Routine inspection·August 10, 2023

On 08/10/2023 at 1:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Teodoro Trujillo met with licensee for an annual inspection and explained the reason for the visit to her, LPA had attempted an annual inspection on 07/14/2023. Present during today's visit were licensee, with 5 children: three preschool and two infants, school age child arrived during site visit. Adults living in the home are licensee and her adult son Angel. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A listing of staff criminal record clearances associated to this facility in the CCL Licensing Information System (LIS) on 08/10/2023 was reviewed and it indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background clearances 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, 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 inspected inside and outside of the home. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace inside the home, no wall heater, barricaded stairs, and no bodies of water. Licensee has weapons and ammunition's stored separately. Licensee has two dogs and one Gecko. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher last serviced on 12/08/2022. Carbon Monoxide detector and smoke detectors were operable. Sharp objects, medicines, poisons and cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored on top kitchen cabinet. Off limit areas: second floor and attached Garage. Children were supervised during the visit and LPA went over substitute options and reminded licensee they could only have 14 children according to their license. Licensee stated she does not transport children, LPA reminded Licensee that children are never to be left in parked vehicles and must use appropriate car seats according to the child's age/weight/size. Continues on report dated 08/10/23 pg. 1/2 Continuation of report dated 08/10/2023 pg. 2/2 LPA observed a fire and disaster drill log that was last conducted on 04/14/2023. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s files and observed all required documentation was in compliance. The 15 minute check sleep log for infants under 24 months was discussed, licensee provided completed sleep logs, LPA reviewed and observed they were in compliance. LPA observed that the Licensee has Mandated Reporter training, training was completed on 05/19/23, assistant Amy completed on 06/09/2023. Licensee and assistant have Pediatric CPR/1 st Aid expiring on 03/2025. Needed documentation for SB 792 which requires immunization against Pertussis, Measles, and Influenza as well as TB testing is current for licensee, assistant is missing TDap (Pertusisis) vaccination. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with the licensee. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The licensee is not providing IMS at this time. Licensee will submit an updated plan of operation if in the future they provide any IMS services to a child in care. 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. 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. 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 . Type B deficiencies were cited during today's visit. Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction Due Date will result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Catalina Bravo. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.