Routine inspection·August 24, 2023

On 08/24/2023 at 09:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susy Cervantes met with licensee, Reyna Espinoza, for an annual and increase in capacity inspection and explained the reason for the visit to them. Present during today's visit were licensee with 5 children: two infants and three preschool. Adults living in the home are licensee and their spouse with one child age 5. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. A fire clearance was received from the South Monterey County Fire District prior to today's visit. 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 inspected inside and outside of the home. LPA observed a covered fireplace, no wall heater, no stairs, and a wading pool with water in the front yard. LPA observed there is chicken feces in the children's outdoor play area. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed there are fish, chickens, geese, birds, and a dog, LPA reviewed dog's vaccinations. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was full. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were operable. Sharp objects, medicines, poisons and cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in the garage. Right side yard is fenced. Off limit areas: three bedrooms, one bathroom, garage, and back yard where pets are. Continues on report dated 08/24/2023 pg. 1/3 Continuation of report dated 08/24/2023 pg. 2/3 Children were supervised during the visit and LPA went over substitute options and reminded licensee they could only have 8 children according to their license. Licensee stated they do 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. LPA took a picture of a current roster of the children. LPA observed a fire and disaster drill log that was last conducted on 07/13/23. LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files and observed all required documentation was in compliance. LPA observed the Licensee has Mandated Reporter training that was completed on 07/19/22. Licensee has Pediatric CPR/1 st Aid expiring 02/25/24. Needed documentation for SB 792 which requires immunization against Pertussis, Measles, and Influenza as well as TB testing is on file for licensee. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . 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 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 . Continuation of report dated 08/24/2023 pg. 3/3 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 Reyna Espinoza, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Type A deficiency was cited during today's visit. LPA Susy Cervantes informed licensee Reyna Espinoza that this report dated 08/24/2023 document s one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Cervantes informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 08/24/2023 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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, Reyna Espinoza. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA advised licensee that licensure for a large license is now in jeopardy due to the Type A deficiency.