Routine inspection (multi-day)·October 9, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Larios met with, Licensee Claudia Alvarez, for an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation. LPA observed four children in the home during today's inspection. Licensee's state they currently cares for children ages 2 years old to 10 years old. In prior visit LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the front entrance to the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The adults residing in the home are: Licensee, spouse, and four adults. In prior visit LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was completed on September 23, 2024. Licensee states that she does have liability insurance. Licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certifications that (expiration: 02/24/2026). In prior visit LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. There are age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. All poisons are inaccessible to children and stored in the locked cabinet. Off limit areas in the home: The entire second floor (master bedroom/bathroom, bedroom, and bathroom) bedroom downstairs, kitchen, laundry room, and garage. Off limit areas outside the home: both side yards (left & right), backyard, and two rooms. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher (service August 9, 2024), working smoke/carbon monoxide detector, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. The Licensee states there is no weapons/ammunition in the home. Licensee has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu - opt out) and are current with there Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (expiration: 9/2027). LPA reviewed Licensee's files and the files were complete with the required forms. LPA reviewed five children's files and the files were complete with the required forms. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the living room area if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Licensee's state they provide meals (PM snack, breakfast, and lunch) to the day care children. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored. Licensee's have a first aid kit in the home which includes a touch less thermometer. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in the home. Licensee's state they do not administer any medications to the day care children at this time. 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 Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee's and they understand they must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee's understand there capacity/ratio options and understand they cannot have more than 8 children present in the home without at least one qualified adult present. Licensee state they do not transport any day care children. Licensee understand that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. Licensee's, were 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 the Licensee's 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. During today's inspection LPA completed the inspection tool, conducted interview, and issue deficiencies. Deficiencies were cited. See attached LIC 809-D. Exit interview was conducted, where this report was reviewed and discussed with Claudia Alvarez. A copy of this report was also provided. Appeal rights were given. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.