Routine inspection·September 29, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts(LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the home today. LPA met with Lidia Juarez, Licensee, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:000 PM. The adults that reside in the home are Licensee, and her husband and helper Everardo, and her son Franz. LPA observed seven children during the inspection, included four preschool age and three infants. Licensee's husband was the helper today. Licensee's CPR and First Aid Certification is current and will expire on 12/19/23 for herself and for her helper. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPA obtained a copy of the Child Care Facility Roster during today's inspection and it is current. LPA reviewed eight children's files and are current, including the parents right's form and the immunization records form. LPA reviewed the Fire/Disaster drill log during today's visit and it is current. Last fire drill was documented on 9/13/22 The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Off limit areas in the home are: Four bedrooms, the attached garage, and one bathroom. LPA observed the home has a glass door barricaded fireplace. Off limits out side is a storage shed located in the back yard. LPA observed the home has a back yard and it is fenced. Licensee uses the backyard as playground. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher last time serviced on 9/21/22, working smoke detectors and no bodies of water. LPA observed a working carbon monoxide detector in the home. 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. LPA observed licensee has in file for herself and for her helpers the required proof of immunization for pertussis, influenza and measles according with the SB792. **************Report dated 9/29/22 continues in page 2. Report dated 9/29/22 continues from page 1. 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 capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a helper must be present. Licensee understands that in absence of a helper her license capacity is reduced to only 8 children and ratio must be observed. 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 Licensee. LPA observed Licensee has in file proof of the required "Mandated Reporter" training, AB1207 for herself and for her helpers Franz, and Everardo. Certificates of completion are dated 1/21/22. Licensee understands the training must be renewed every two years, and all the adult in contact with children are mandated to take the training. LPA provided Licensee with the website address for additional information: www.mandatedreporterca.com A review of staff records on 9/27/22 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 Lidia Juarez 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 9/29/22 continues on page 3 Report dated 9/29/22 continuers 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 \342\200\223 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 Lidia Juarez. No deficiencies have been cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.