Routine inspection·June 14, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the home today. LPA met with helper Maria Y Magana, LPA explained the nature of today's inspection to her. Licensee Juana Hernandez arrived 15 minutes after been notified. Licensee stated was attending a doctor's appointment. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM The adults that reside in the home are the Licensee, and her spouse Jaime. Also in the home reside licensee's minor daughters 14 and 13 years old. LPA observed there were six children in care during the inspection. Licensee's certifications for CPR and First Aid Card is current and will expire on 02/04/25 and on 3/02/24 for helper Maria Y Magana. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPA obtained a copy of the Child Care Facility Roster during today's inspection and it is current. LPA reviewed five children's files and observed they include the parent's rights form and the immunization records form. LPA observed the most recent fire/disaster drill was documented on 1/04/23. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. LPA observed the home has central A/C and heating, and there are not any wall heaters in the home. Off limit areas in the home are the attached garage, the private bathroom and 4 bedrooms. The home washing and dryer area is located in the garage. There are no stairs or fireplaces in the home. Off limits out side: Side yards (both) and a locked shed located in the back yard. LPA observed the home has a fenced back yard, which is used as playground for the children in care. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher which was serviced on 3/17/23, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and no bodies of water. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. Licensee has in file proof of immunization for herself and for her helper Maria, according with the SB792, for pertussis, measles, and influenza. ******************************Report dated 6/14/23 continues in page 2 ************************************** Report dated 6/14/23 continues from page 1. Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time, and understands that a helper must be present, and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee understands that in absence of a helper her license's capacity automatically decreases to only 8 children, and ratio must be observed as well. Licensee states that she occasionally transports children via vehicle and she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov provided to Licensee. LPA observed Licensee has in file proof of renewing on 11/01/21 the Mandated Reporter training (AB1207), mandatory for all Licensees and all adults in contact with children. Helper Maria has completed the Mandated Reporter training on 3/24/22. Licensee understands the training shall be renewed every two years. LPA provided Licensee with the web site information www.mandatedreporterca.com for additional information. A review of staff records on 5/30/23 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Juana Hernandez 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 the safe sleep regulations with licensee and provided her with the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. Report dated 6/14/23 continues on page 3. Report dated 6/14/23 continuers from page 2. Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 (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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed in Spanish with the licensee Juana Hernandez. No deficiencies were cited today. Licensee rights were provided in Spanish language. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.