Routine inspection (3-year)·February 19, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced required inspection to the home today. LPA met with Aracele Alvarado, Licensee, and explained the nature of today's visit to her. LPA observed there were two preschool age children in care today. Licensee's husband Ernesto was present during the inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturdays from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The adults that reside in the home are the Licensee, her spouse Ernesto, and her son Emmanuel. Licensee's certifications for CPR and First Aid are current and will expire on 2/09/26 for herself and for helper Laura on 3/5/26. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's visit. LPA took a picture of the children's roster. Licensee documented last fire drill on 11/21/24. LPA reviewed five children files and they are complete. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA did not observe any wall heaters inside the home. Off limit areas in the home: 2 bedrooms and one bathroom, and the attached garage. There are not stairs or bodies of water in the home. Off limit areas outside the home: The left side yard, and 2 sheds located on the left side of the back yard. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher serviced on 10/4/24, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 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, laundry area is in the garage. Licensee and her helper have proof of the immunization for measles, pertussis and influenza for herself and for her helper according with the SB792. Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee and she understands that she or a qualified adult must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. *******************************Report dated 2/19/24 continues in page 2 Report dated 2/19/24 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 qualified assistant must be present and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee understands in absence of a helper her license capacity is reduced to 8 and ratio must be observed as well. Licensee stated she does not transport 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 Licensees. LPA observed that licensee and her helper Laura have completed the Mandated Reporter training on 2/6/24 and 3/7/24 respectively. LPA informed licensee that all the adults in contact with children in her home are required to complete the training. LPA referred the Licensee to the training website: www.mandatedreporterca.com for additional information on the online training. A review of staff records on 2/04/25 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. Report dated 2/19/25 continues in page 3 Report dated 2/19/25 continues from page 2. 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.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 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 Aracele Alvarado 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 Aracele Alvarado. No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days