Routine inspection·June 21, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cortney Nelson, met with Licensee, Maria Martinez , for an unannounced Required- 1 Year Inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were 11 children (6 preschool-age /3 infants/ 2 school-age) , Licensee, and Assistants, Ana Martinez & Jaylynn Leal, present, which is compliant with the home license capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the home. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 6:00AM-6:00PM . Licensee states that adult s, over the age of 18, residing in the home are: herself, her spouse (Emeterio Leal), her daughter (Jaylynn Leal), her nephew (Jael Leal), her niece (Brianna Leal) and her sister (Ana Martinez) . All adult s residing in the home have Criminal Background Check Clearance and signed Criminal Record Statements (LIC508). Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA reviewed facility roster (LIC9040) and fire/disaster drill log during todays inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 6/7/2022 , which is compliant with the six-month requirement for homes. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states that she does not currently have any children in care who require Incidental Medical Services and does not administer medication at this time . The Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes, Section 102417. 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 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Indoor areas of the home were i nspected by the LPA today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. Off-limits areas inside the home: 2 bedrooms, master bedroom, 1 bathroom, and attached garage. Licensee has a waiver for electric fireplace unit in the on-limits area of the home and understands that she cannot use it while children are present during day care hours. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. Drinking water is readily available for children in the facility via water dispensers and disposable cups. All food is prepared and provided for the children by the facility through Community Bridges food program. The bathroom in the home is clean, sanitary, and operable. The Licensee has a working telephone in the facility. The backyard area of the home was inspected and LPA observed sufficient play-equipment and supplies for the children. Off-limit areas outside of home include: both side yards, outside storage, and yard beyond the fenced area for children. There is a drinking water dispenser and functioning sink located outside for childrens use. Multiple activity areas are available outside for children and there is a covered, maintained sandbox. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during todays inspection. 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. 11 children\342\200\231s files were reviewed during todays inspection and all required documents were present, including Notification of Additional Child in Care (LIC9150) and sleep check documentation for all infants. Licensee, Assistants, and Home Resident files were reviewed and all required documents were present. There is at least one staff member present with current CPR/First-Aid that expires 4/2023. The Licensee has current Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 4/5/2024 and LPA reminded that training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be home during day care hours and ensure that children are supervised at all times. The Licensee states that she does not transport any day care children. LPA reminded Licensee that children should not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee , Maria Martinez. As a result of todays inspection, no deficiencies were cited. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FO R 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process .