Routine inspection·June 4, 2024

Lice nsing Program Analysts (LPAs), Cortney Nelson and Jennifer 'Jen' Beehler, met with Licensee, Felicitas Mendoza , for an Annual/Random Inspection. LPAs were granted access to the home by the Licensee and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were ten (10) preschool-age children , the Licensee, and her Assistant (S2) p resent, which is compliant with the home license capacity and ratio requirements. LPAs observed all required postings near the entrance to the home and the hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 6:00AM-6:00PM . Licensee states that adult s, over the age of 18, residing in the home are: herself, her spouse (Gustavo), her sons (Ismael & Adrian), and her daughter (Valeria) . All adults residing in the home have Criminal Background Check Clearance and proof of ne gative TB test. 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. LPAs reviewed facility roster (LIC9040) and fire/disaster drill log during todays inspection. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/14/2024 , which is compliant with the six-month requirement for homes. LPAs observed a fully c harged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states that she does not currently have any children in care who require Incidental Medical Services and does not administer medication at this time . The Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. 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/ . Indoor areas of the home were inspected by the LPAs today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. During today's inspection, LPAs observed children engaged in making cheerios necklaces and playing outside. Off-limits inside the home include : two (2) bedrooms. The home has two wall heaters in the home that are barricaded and safe for the children. LPAs observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. The bathroom in the home is clean, sanitary, and operable. The Licensee has a w orking telephone (cellphone). The backyard area of the home was inspected and observed to be fenced in. LPAs observed sufficient play-equipment and supplies for the children that are in good condition and age-appropriate. There is a sandbox, library, drama/kitchen area, blocks, music, art areas, and riding bikes. Off-limit areas outside of home include: detached apartment and storage area. No o utdoor bodies of water were observed during todays inspection. Five (5) children\342\200\231s files and the staff files were reviewed and all required documents were present. LPAs reminded that all adults working with the children, including the Licensee's adult children, shall have all required personnel paperwork. The Licensee has current CPR/First-Aid that expi res 2/28/2025 and current Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 4/25/2025. LPAs reminded that training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. The Licensee states that she does not transport any day care children. LPAs reminded Licensee that childre n should not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. The Licensee states that she works with Migrant Head Start and Community Bridges Food Program. Children in care are served breakfast, lunch, and AM/PM snack. Licensee wa s 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 , Felicitas Mendoza, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with th e Licensee, Felicitas Mendoza. As a result of todays inspection, no deficiencies were 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. 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 .