Routine inspection·June 14, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susann Sanchez and Ashley Calderon conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Licensee Jezel Bernal who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There where 6 children present upon arrival. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Small Family Child Care Home. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00PM. This is a single story home which consists of two bedrooms and one bathroom. Areas used by the children include the living room, restroom, kitchen/dinning area, one bedroom (as a walkway to the backyard) and the backyard. Areas off limits to children and parents include the front yard and garage. On 04/17/24, Licensee updated her facility sketch and sent a copy to LPA. Licensee made living room an "on limit" space. Food is provided by Licensee. Licensee was reminded if children bring food from home it must be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on 06/01/24. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced in 05/16/24. The Licensee maintains telephone service via cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children. LPA observed that detergents, cleaning compounds and medication are inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the kitchen, away from the other children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Currently licensee cares only cares for her own infants (2) and does not want to care for any other infants. LPAs reviewed the following incase Licensee decides to watch other infants. Napping equipment does not block entrances or exits. LPA 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. LPA 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. Children are using the backyard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights. Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification (expires 07/2025), proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate (expires 06/22/25). Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 Center and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Licensee was informed of the MyChildCare.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resources and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview Licensee Bernal, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Bernal