Facility-requested visit·April 29, 2021

On April 29, 2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli conducted a capacity increase inspection from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Present at time of inspection was licensee, Licensee’s Temporary Assistant, Monique Galvan and seven day care children. Verified licensee CPR and First Aid was completed through Pediatric Plus with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on July 13, 2021. Licensee’s Assistant will be Blanca Madrigal who has not completed the CPR and First training. Licensee understand that the assistant must not be left alone to provide care and supervision to day care children until she completes the Pediatric CPR and First Aid training. Background criminal record clearances are verified and discussed, and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Fire clearance was granted on February 19, 2021. A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch, was conducted and the following was discussed and/or observed: Fire clearance was received on April 19, 2021. Licensee states that fire inspector did not require for her to install a fire pull alarm. During today's inspection, licensee updated her facility sketch by making bedroom #2 inaccessible to day care children by the use of a key lock. Licensee is made bedroom #3 accessible to the day care children. LPA inspected bedroom #3 and ensure that the room is safe for the day care children. LPA observed in bedroom #1 (day care room); children size furniture, safe toys and books for the children. There is also a parents board. There is a high chair in the kitchen. (Continued on LIC809-C): Licensee states she does not have weapons, firearms, ammunition or poisons in the home. Facility has 2A10BC fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide alarm, working smoke alarm and first aid kit in place. Licensee is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present. Licensee is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Licensee states the home is smoke-free. LPA observed six pet birds inside a cage that is located in the backyard and three pet turtles that are also in the backyard. The backyard is inaccessible to the day care children. Licensee states she will be transporting day care children. Licensee understands that she must have proper restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children. Required items are posted in the Child Care Home where parents may easily view. During visit capacity worksheet was provided and discussed. Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training on October 21, 2019. Licensee’s Assistant completed the training on April 22, 2021. Licensee understands that the training must be updated every two years. LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given licensee. LPA & licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and licensee discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/ , click on “information and resources” click “Community Care Licensing” Click “quarterly updates” click “Child Care advocates program” and register to PIN. (Continued on LIC809-C): Licensee states her hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM and as arranged. Licensee advised she does not provide overnight care, less than 24 hours. Licensee is advised she may access forms and updated information on the CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov . The home meets the description of a safe and healthy environment for children as described in Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and is adequate for a Large Family Day Care Home (LFDCH). Licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children will be recommended effective May 3, 2021. During exit interview, LPA observed licensee post the Notice of Site Visit on parent’s board and understands it must remain posted for 30 days and retain evaluation report for 3 years.