Routine inspection·January 9, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced annual required inspection to the home today. LPA met with Rubicelda Chavarin, Licensee, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The adults that reside in the home are the Licensee, her brother Rafael, and her adult children Rafael, Crystal, and Susana. Also in the home reside Licensee's minor children ages 16 and 12 years old. LPA observed there was one child in care during today's inspection. Certification for CPR and First Aid Card for Licensee is current and will expire on 10/14/25. LPA 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 reviewed five children's file and observed file's are complete, including the parent's rights form, and the immunization records form. LPA observed that Licensee has documented a fire drill on 11/15/24. 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 which includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms. In the first floor the attached garage is off limits. Off limits areas outside: The right side yard and a storage in the back yard. The home has a back yard and it is fenced, Licensee uses it as playground. LPA observed licensee keeps two dogs in an off limits part of the home. Licensee stated the dogs are vaccinated. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher last time serviced on 8/7/24 and at least one working smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed barricaded stairs in the home. LPA observed the home has a barricaded fireplace in one of the child care on limits areas. 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. According with the SB792, Licensee has proof of immunization for herself and her helpers Silvia and Maria. 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. *******************Report dated 1/09/25 continues in page 2 Report dated 1/09/25 continues from page 1. The Licensee understands her 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 the capacity of her license is reduced in capacity and ratio (age of the children) to a small Family Child Care Home license maximum 8. The Licensee states that she transports children via vehicle and that she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Licensee uses redirection and communication with children as a form of discipline. Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov provided to Licensee. LPA observed licensee has renewed the mandated reporter training on 1/30/24. LPA referred the Licensee to the Department website: www.mandatedreporterca.com for additional information on the online training. A review of staff records on 1/01/25 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 was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed 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-andresources/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 1/09/25 continues in page 3 *******************Report dated 1/09/25 continues from page 2. 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/ . 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 . Licensee was informed of the www.MyChildCarePlan.org website a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Rubicelda Chavarin confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Rubicelda Chavarin. No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days