Routine inspection·April 20, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with Licensee Juan Aguilar for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Two assistants were also present. At 1:50pm, LPA observed a total census of 12 children, including 6 infants and 6 preschool children. Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the laundry room, garage and bathroom #2 (located in bedroom #2) . Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPAs observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA observed a firearm weapon and ammo stored properly per regulations. LPA did not observe bodies of water at the facility. Knives are safely stored away from the reach of children. However, LPA observed poison ant traps placed on the bottom shelf of the kitchen's undersink cabinet, which lacked any locks or restrictions to child access. Fireplace is barricaded to prevent access by children and there are no stairs in the home. Outdoor play space is fenced. 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 reviewed 12 children\342\200\231s files that were observed to be complete. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. Current CPR and First Aid certification for licensee was verified and expires 4/2024, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the Licensee and expires 4/24. Of licensee's two assistants, neither had completed the required Mandated Reporter training. ( Report continues LIC809-C). LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and referenced 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 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual-Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Sections 102417. When any IMS is provided an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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] Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent pages of this report. Licensee acknowledges, that FOR TYPE A DEFICIENCIES ONLY upon receipt, licensee shall post LIC 809D with Type A deficiencies for 30 days and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. LIC 9224 must be signed by parents/guardians and kept with the children's forms as a receipt whenever any Type A documents are provided by the licensee. LIC 9224 and Appeal Rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Juan Aguilar. 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.