Routine inspection·December 15, 2022

On Thursday, December 15th, 2022, at 12:25pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Matthew Gallo and Lea Habtom met with the Licensee, Maria Gonzalez, for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Required inspection. The Licensee's assistant arrived at approximately 12:40pm. At 12:30pm, 4 infants and 3 preschool age children were observed alone with licensee. Licensee\342\200\231s adult children were present in the home at the time of inspection however were visiting. 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. LPAs conducted 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 detector 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. Licensee has a fireplace waiver that allows it to be barricaded with potted plants to prevent access by children. Continued on 809-C There are stairs in the home which are not properly barricaded, as any barrier or gate is missing. 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. LPAs reviewed Children\342\200\231s files and other documentation. A current roster is being maintained. Licensee's fire and disaster drills are conducted. Mandated reporter training was waived due to language barrier. Upon arrival, LPAs observed violations of safe sleep regulations. Five children were napping in play yards that all contained blankets inside, as well as blankets draping the sides and top to block out light. In addition, one infant was in a car seat placed inside a play yard. LPAs reviewed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and reminded licensee of 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. LPAs reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. 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 809-C 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 . Title 22 Deficiency has been cited on the attached LIC 809-D . LPA Gallo informed Maria Gonzalez that this report dated December 15, 2022 documents 2 Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Gallo informed Maria Gonzalez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated December 15, 2022 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Appeal Rights given. 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.