Routine inspection·July 31, 2024

On 7/31/2024, at approximately 9:05AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA met with Licensee, Ronelia Oliveira (L1) and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was L1, two helpers, six preschool age children, and three infants. The facility is in compliance with staffing and ratio requirements on this day. The facility's operating hours are from 7:30AM to 5:00PM. Daycare Areas: Playroom, Bathroom (located in playroom), Sunroom, Nap Room, Bedroom #1 (for napping only), Backyard and Front Yard. Off-limits Areas: Kitchen located in Playroom, Bedrooms #2 and #3, Living Room, Kitchen, Office, and two other Bathrooms located in the hallway. LPA and L1 inspected the home for any health or safety hazards. The home is equipped with fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector to be operational. There is a fire alarm system running throughout the home. Electrical outlets are covered or obstructed by furniture when not in use to be inaccessible to children in care. There are no fireplaces in the daycare areas. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials to be present. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. LPA observed manipulatives, books, and art supplies to be available for children to use. The facility has cots or cribs available for napping children. LPA observed cots to be labeled with each child\342\200\231s name. Facility provides bedding and blankets. Bedding and blankets are washed every week at the facility. Per L1, the facility provides lunch and AM/PM snacks for children in care. The facility provides water cups for children. LPA observed the Nap Room to contain cribs that are in good repair. LPA discussed the use of baby walkers, baby bouncers, exersaucers, and johnny jumpers with L1 during the visit. Continued on Page Two Page Two LPA observed the Backyard to be free of debris and other loose articles. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment for children in care. The Backyard is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. There are swings and play structures present. There is resilient cushioning in the form of grass and pads. There are no pools or other similar bodies of water present. LPA reviewed four staff files, five children\342\200\231s files, and facility records. L1\342\200\231s First Aid/CPR expires 6/2026. L1\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training expires 3/2025. LPA observed all staff to have current First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff immunization records are available for review. LPA observed all children\342\200\231s records to be complete. Infant sleeping logs were observed to be maintained for each infant in care. LPA observed all required postings to be posted and accessible for review in the Playroom. The facility last conducted an emergency drill on 6/3/2024. Emergency drills are properly logged and documented. The facility carries insurance from DCI. 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 . 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. 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-andresources/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. Continued on Page Three Page Three 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 Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s visit on 7/31/2024. See LIC9102-TA for technical assistance provided today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Ronelia Oliveira.