Routine inspection·November 8, 2024

On 11/08/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ka Vang conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by Licensee Savannah Mercado. Licensee confirmed the hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (209) 485-1699. Licensee stated that she provides meals to the children in care. LPA toured the inside of the home. Census was taken and there are two daycare children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the daycare children have access to the daycare room located in the main livingroom and hallway bathroom. Licensee has placed a children's safety gate around the main daycare area to prevent daycare children from having access to the main living room, kitchen, and the rest of the house. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible using plastic doorknob covers and safety gates. There is a fireplace in the front living room and a wood burning stove in the daycare room, and Licensee stated that the fireplace and wood burning stove will not be used during daycare hours. There is a children safety gate installed in the daycare room to prevent children from having access to the wood burning stove. LPA observed that the slide glass door to the backyard is locked and off limits to the day care children. Licensee stated that there are no firearms in the home. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are inaccessible. This is a single level home with no stairs. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months. Safe toys and play equipment were observed and are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There is no animal in the home. The outdoor play area in the backyard is inaccessible to the children as there is a doorknob installed to prevent children from having access to the backyard. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. (Continued on LIC809-C). Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 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-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. Licensee has infants enrolled in the facility. Licensee understands that there shall be one play yard for each infant in care, the play yard is kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee provided proof of physically checking on infants every fifteen minutes document any sign of distress, which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing on a sleeping log. Licensee understands that infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training was completed on 06/28/2023. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2025. A review of records indicates that Licensee has immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles. (Continued on LIC809-C). 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/ . LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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 . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiency is being cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee. 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.