Routine inspection·August 29, 2024

8/29/24, at 9:20AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) T. Tran and A. Carter arrived at the above licensed facility to conduct an annual random/capacity increase visit. The Fire clearance was granted. Upon arrival, LPAs met with licensee Alma Arceo and her employee. LPAs announced the purpose of today\342\200\231s visit. Per licensee there are 6 children enrolled. During today's visit, LPAs did not observe any children in care. About 9:40AM, we toured the accessible areas of the home. All adults have fingerprinted cleared and associated to the licensed facility. The current hours of operation are 7:00AM-7:00PM; Monday through Friday. LPAs observed all posting requirements for operation on the posting board LIC 203A-License, LIC-9213-Notice of site visit, LIC 610 A-Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9148-Earthquake Preparedness Check List, PUB 394-Notification of parent\342\200\231s rights poster, PUB 269- Child Car Seat Law, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Shaken Baby Syndrome Poster, and safe sleep poster. This is a two story dwelling home consisting of 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a dining room connect to the kitchen, a family, and a detached garage. Childcare is conducted in the family room. Children do have access to a bathroom in the hallway. LPAs observed the kitchen has safety latched on the cabinets and no sharp objects or chemical compounds accessible to children in care. Children do not have access to the entire upstairs and the 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms downstairs. The licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. The enclosed backyard is observed to be clean for children. LPAs observed an oversized storage container cargo with proper lock located in the backyard. The licensee is reminded that smoking is prohibited on the premises. LPAs informed the effects of lead exposure for children between ages 1-6 years old are the most at risk for lead poisoning. A copy of lead exposure was provided. LPAs observed all posting requirements accessible to all parents. Licensee had current CPR/First Aid certificates (Exp. 10/2024), fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide and smoke detector meet regulations. Cleaning materials and medications are inaccessible, Licensee stated there are no firearms in the home. The home conducted emergency disaster drill on a monthly basis. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and completed. Page 1-3 The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the Community Care Licensing office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). LPAs informed the Childcare Advocate Program (CCAP) to provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. Visit www.cdss.ca.gov to receive important updates. Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018 . New employees shall have 90 days from the date of employment to complete training as required. This training requirement may be met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. Visit: https://mandatedreporterca.com To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Childcare Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. Page 2-3 LPAs also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Childcare Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Licensee was informed of the MYChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting the to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit review, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiency was cited during today\342\200\231s visit. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Effective __08/29/24___ facility is licensed to serve up to 14 children with no more than 3 infants, 2 school age children and a qualified assistant. School age children must be 1 age of 6 years and 1 in Kindergarten. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Alma Arceo. Page 3-3