Facility-requested visit·April 18, 2024

On April 18, 2024 at 10:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nathan Garcia arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced case management, capacity increase and room addition, in conjunction with an Annual Inspection and met with the Licensee, Pamela Arguedas. Purpose of the inspection was explained. There were 5 children present in the home, two infants, and three preschool age children. All adults living and working in the home have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility. Licensee rents the home, which is a 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom house with a backyard. Licensee lives in home with husband and one adult child and pet dog. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30am- 5:30pm. LPA and licensee inspected day care areas for health and safety hazards. Licensee would like to add bedroom #1 to be part of the facility. LPA inspected the room and observed there were multiple cribs present and a bed. LPA spoke to inspector on 4/17/24 and per inspector, the dead bolt must be removed or replaced with a door knob that works in tandem. Licensee will provide proof to inspector once completed. Daycare areas : Living room, dining room, backyard and bathroom #1 Off Limit areas : Kitchen, family room, bedroom #1, #2 and #3, bathroom #2, garage and half of the backyard. LPA observed that off limit areas were properly barricaded and made inaccessible to the children in care. LPA observed home to be clean and in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. There are a variety of age appropriate toys and equipment in the home which are in good condition. Home has a fireplace that is properly barricaded/sealed off. Backyard is fenced and properly barricaded. All cleaning supplies, poisons, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children. There is one fully charged fire extinguisher, and a working telephone. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Licensee has pet dog in the home with proper documents. Licensee's CPR & First Aid expires on 08/2024. Licensee's Mandated Reporter certificate needs to be renewed. Postings were posted near main door. Licensee is reminded of no walkers, exersaucers, jumpers, bouncers and any similar items to be used for children in care and shall be made inaccessible. Capacity limits of a Small and Large Family Child Care Home were explained. As of today, 4/18/2024 bedroom #1 is added as part of the day care area, mostly used for napping. LPA will recommend for approval of a Large Family Child Care Home License once these conditions are met: -Deadbolt that needs to be removed or replaced with a dead bolt and door knob that works in tandem. -Fire clearance is approved by fire inspector and submitted to the agency. -Mandated Reporter Training Certificate is renewed. No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed by licensee, Pamela Arguedas