Routine inspection·April 7, 2022

On Thursday, April 7th, 2022, at 1:39pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Blake Morillas and Fabiola Diaz met with the Licensee, Maria Gonzalez, for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Required inspection. The Licensee's helper was also present upon arrival. At 1:40pm, 2 infants and 9 preschool age children were observed. 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. Operating hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. At 2:02pm , LPA initiated a health and safety inspection of all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the Master Bedroom, Outside Sheds, and Garage . Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA observed a working phone, fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Toxic and hazardous items (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, sharp utensils, items that could pose a danger to children in care) are properly stored and inaccessible to children. The fireplace in the home is barricaded with potted plants to prevent access by children. A Fireplace Waiver is being granted to the Licensee. There are stairs in the home which are properly barricaded. *Continued on LIC 809-C Page 1 of 3 *Continuation of LIC 809 Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The outdoor play space is fenced. The Licensee understands that in unfenced outdoor areas, 100% supervision of children is required. There are no bodies of water on the premises. At 2:35pm, LPA began to review Children\342\200\231s files and other documentation. A current roster is being maintained. Licensee's fire and disaster drills are conducted. Preventative health training, current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was discovered to be expired. 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 *Continued on LIC 809-C Page 2 of 3 *Continuation of LIC 809-C LPA discussed current Covid-19 guidelines. Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at http://ccld.ca.gov for child care updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. 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 . Deficiencies are cited on the subsequent page of this report (LIS 809-D) under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 of the California Health and Safety Code. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Gonzalez. Page 3 of 3