Routine inspection·November 16, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the home today. LPA met with Leticia Ramirez, Licensee, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturdays 6:00 to 2:00 PM. The adults that reside in the home are the Licensee, her spouse Everardo, her daughter Jenni, her son Eduardo, and her daughter in law Mirian. There were six children in care during today's inspection, included one infant, three school age, and two preschool age children. Also present was Licensee's daughter and helper Jenni. Certification for CPR and First Aid Card for Licensee and her helper Jenni are current and will expire on 07/14/24 and 4/29/23 respectively. LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPA obtained a copy of the children's roster today and it is current. LPA observed that Licensee has conducted a fire drill during the last six months. Last fire drill was documented on 9/03/22 LPA reviewed five children files and are complete including the parent's rights form and the immunization records form. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Off limit areas inside are: All the second floor, one bedroom in the first floor, and the attached garage. Off limits areas outside: A small section of the back yard where Licensee keeps some tools. The home has a back yard and it is fenced. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher last time serviced on 8/17/22, and at least one working smoke detector. LPA observed the home has a carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed there are barricaded stairs in the home. Licensee stated they do not have pets in the home. Licensee states that there are not weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. Report dated 11/16/22 continues in page 2. Report dated 11/16/222 continues from page 1. LPA discussed Incidental Medical Services with licensee. According with the SB792, Licensee has presented proof that she has immunization for herself and for her helpers for measles, pertussis and influenza. Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee and she understands that she or qualified helpers must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands the capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a helper must be present. Licensee understands in absence of a helper her license is reduced in capacity and ratio (age of the children) to a small Family Child Care Home license (maximum 8). Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle and that she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov provided to Licensee. LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 whenever a Type A deficiency is cited. LPA also discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the Licensee. LPA observed that Licensee and her helper have renewed the "Mandated Reporter" training on 4/05/22. Licensee understands the training must be renewed every two years. LPA referred the Licensee to the Department website: www.mandatedreporterca.com for additional information on the online training. A review of staff records on 11/15/22 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 Leticia Ramirez 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed 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 11/16/22 continues on page 3. Report dated 11/16/22 continuers from page 2. 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 (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 with the licensee Leticia Ramirez No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.