Routine inspection·May 16, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Martha Jimenez-Villanueva met with licensee Rosario P Garcia on May 16, at 9:30 am for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee and assistant Jasmin had six children in care: four infants and two toddlers. Present (adults) were licensee, licensee's mother-in-law and her assistant. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 5:30am to 5:00pm. Adults living in the home are the licensee, licensee's husband and Licensee\342\200\231s mother-in-law and licensee\342\200\231s daughter with two children fourteen and five years old and one infant one year with eleven months. A review of staff records on 5/15/2024 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 Rosario P Garcia 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 toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA observed the home is one story home and LPA did not observed stairs. LPA observed a fireplace that is blocked for children to have no access, no wall heater, and no bodies of water. Licensee stated there are no weapons and no pets in the home. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items inside the home are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed carbon monoxide and smoke detector operable. LPA observed a full 2A10BC fire extinguisher was serviced on 04/24/2024. Off limit areas: Master bedroom with bathroom, room number 1) and two bedroom (room number 2 and 3) with bathroom, kitchen and the attached garage, driveway to the right and left side of the house and the left half back yard. The backyard is divided with a fence, licensee states use the right half back yard as playground for the children in care. The backyard is fenced and there is a shed that is not used for daycare. Continues in page 2\342\200\246 Continues from page 1\342\200\246 LPA observed licensee and licensee's assistant have current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 02/2026 and 03/2026 and completed Mandated Reporter training dated 02/14/2024 and 03/04/2024 respectivelly. LPA took a copy of a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 04/12/2024. LPA reviewed six children's files and observed all forms are completed and children have current immunization records. LPA observed LIC 9227 and current safe sleep log for infants in care. LPA observed LIC 282 in children's files. Needed documentation for SB 792 which requires immunization against Pertussis, Measles, and Influenza as well as TB test are on file for licensee and licensee's assistant. Supervision of children was discussed with 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. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understand that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Applicant understands that children (her own) residing in the home count as part of the capacity of her license until they reach the age of ten years old. 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Rosario P Garcia 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. LPA also informed licensee Rosario P Garcia 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. Continues in page 3\342\200\246. Continues from page 2\342\200\246 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Rosario P Garcia in Spanish. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Rosario P Garcia, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiency was cited. 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. .