Routine inspection·June 19, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the home today. LPA met with Brenda Anaya, licensee and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Saturdays 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Licensee stated the adults that reside in the home are licensee Brenda, her husband and helper Jose, and her daughter Natalie. LPA observed nine children were present in the home during the inspection, including 2 infants, 3 school age, and 4 preschoolers. Licensee's daughter Natalie was helping licensee with the supervision. Certification for CPR and First Aid Card for Licensee and helpers Jose and Natalie are current and will expire on 2/14/26 for Brenda and Jose, and on 5/2/26 for Natalie. 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 files and observed files are complete. LPA observed that Licensee has conducted a fire drill during the last six months. Last fire drill was documented on 5/01/24. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. Licensee is using one of the bedrooms as main childcare area (sketch bedroom 2). LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Off limit areas inside are: Three bedrooms, one bathroom, and the laundry area. Off limits areas outside: The detached garages, two storage sheds, and all the front yard. The home is located in a rural area. Licensee has a fenced patio accessible from the day care area inside the house. Licensee uses patio as playground for the children in care. LPA observed the house has a fence and a gate. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher last time serviced on 2/20/24 and at least one working smoke detector and at least one carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed there are not stairs inside the home. LPA observed the home does not have wall heaters, or bodies of water. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace located in the living room. Licensee has two dogs which are vaccinated, and goats. LPA observed the dogs and the other animals are not accessible to the children in care. The Licensee states that she does not have weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. *******************Report dated 6/19/24 continues on page 2. Report dated 6/19/24 continues from page 1 According with the SB792, Licensee has proof of immunization for herself and for her helpers for pertussis, measles, and influenza. 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. The Licensee understands her current capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time, ratio (age of the children) must be observed, and a helper must be present whenever there are more than 8 children in care. Licensee understands in absence of a helper her license capacity is reduced to 8 only and ratio must be observed. The Licensee states that she does transport 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 and her helpers have completed the mandated reporter training on 8/7/23. Licensee understands the training is mandatory for all the adults in her home in contact with the children in care and training shall be renewed every two years. LPA provided the training website www.mandatedreporterca.com to the licensee for additional information on the online training. A review of staff records on 6/18/24 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 Brenda Anaya 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. ************** Report dated 6/19/24 continues on page 3 Report dated 6/19/24 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 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 Brenda Anaya. No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.