Routine inspection (3-year)·March 14, 2024

A Required Annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Robert Maciel. A review of staff records on 12/5/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks received a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. Additionally, A change of capacity inspection was made today by LPA. The licensee is requesting a license for a capacity of 14 children. Proof of control of property is on file. The fire clearance for the requested capacity was received by the Department on 03/06/24. Services will be available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mon\342\200\223Fri. The licensee understands that 24hr consecutive care is prohibited. The residence is a four bedroom/two bathroom, single level home. There are two adults living in the home. The licensee was advised that all adults residing or working at the facility must have a criminal background clearance on file with CCLD. The licensee is aware of the immediate $100 per day civil penalty for adults working or residing in the home without a criminal record clearance. During today\342\200\231s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee was supervising two children and was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mon\342\200\223Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The children will have access to the living room, the kitchen, the playroom and the hallway bathroom. The off-limits areas of the home are the three bedrooms, the master bathroom, and the playroom closet and were made inaccessible by a child safety gate and plastic doorknob covers. The home was at a comfortable indoor temperature. Continue to LIC 809-C. The children in care have access to age-appropriate toys and equipment. There is a working telephone in the home. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification was current and expires in November 2024. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. There is a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. The Licensee stated that poisons, firearms, and ammunition are not stored on the premises and none were observed by LPA. The regulation that poisons are to be locked using a key or combination lock was reviewed. First Aid supplies are maintained at the facility. There is no spa, pool, pond, or fountain observed on the premises and none shall be added without prior approval of the Licensing agency. The Licensee conducted an emergency disaster drill within the last six months. The most recent drill was conducted on 3/6/24. The facility roster of the children in care was reviewed and appeared to be complete. LPA reviewed five children's records (C1-C5) at 11:37 AM which contained all records as required. LPA reviewed staff and personnel records at 11:24 AM which contained all records as required. 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. 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/ . Continue to LIC 809-C. On this date, 03/14/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . The increase of capacity application for a capacity of 14 has been approved effective today's date. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Elva Valenzuela. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit.