Routine inspection·March 23, 2023

On 03/23/2023 at 12:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susy Cervantes met with licensee, Teresa Pantoja, for an annual inspection and explained the reason for the visit to them. Present during today's visit were licensee and assistant Maricela with 10 children: three infants and seven preschool. Adults living in the home are licensee, their spouse, their son and daughter. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A listing of staff criminal record clearances associated to this facility in the CCL Licensing Information System (LIS) on 03/06/2023 was reviewed and it indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background clearances have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee 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 inspected inside and outside of the home. LPA observed a covered fireplace, no wall heater, no stairs, and no bodies of water. Licensee stated there are no weapons. Licensee stated they have cats and they are vaccinated. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was serviced on 02/01/23. Carbon Monoxide detector and smoke detectors were operable. Sharp objects, medicines, poisons and cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in the garage and top kitchen cabinet. Backyard is fenced. Off limit areas: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and garage. Children were supervised during the visit and LPA went over substitute options and reminded licensee they could only have 14 children according to their license with an assistant. 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. Continues on report dated 03/23/2023 pg. 1/2 Continuation of report dated 03/23/2023 pg. 2/2 LPA took a picture of a current roster of the children. LPA observed a fire and disaster drill log that was last conducted on 12/12/22. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s files and observed all required documentation was in compliance. LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant have Mandated Reporter training, training was completed on 03/18/23 and 06/10/21. Licensee and assistant have Pediatric CPR/1 st Aid expiring 03/06/24 and 04/15/23. Needed documentation for SB 792 which requires immunization against Pertussis, Measles, and Influenza as well as TB testing is on file for licensee and assistant. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with the licensee. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The licensee is not providing IMS at this time. Licensee will submit an updated plan of operation if in the future they provide any IMS services to a child in care. 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 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 . No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. 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 in Spanish with the licensee, Teresa Pantoja. 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.