Routine inspection·May 17, 2024

At 12:45pm on 5/17/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) arrived at the facility for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Upon arrival, LPA was granted entrance by 3 assistant staff. Licensee Juan Aguilar arrived at the facility at approximately 1:30pm. Upon LPA arrival at 12:45pm, LPA observed a total census of 14 children, consisting of 6 infants and 8 preschool children. LPA toured 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. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA asked to see firearm weapons and ammunition and observed them to be locked separately according to regulation. LPA did not observe bodies of water at the facility. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace is barricaded to prevent access to children. Outdoor play space is fenced. Safe and age-appropriate toys and equipment were available to children in care. Criminal background clearances for present adults were verified. 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. LPA reviewed 14 children\342\200\231s files and observed them to be complete. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 4/2026, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the Licensee and expires 5/2026. Report continues LIC809-C 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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 \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . Licensee was 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. A Type A citation is cited on the following 809-D for not adhering to 102416.5(d)(1) of Title 22 regulations, which limits the maximum amount of infants present at one time in a Large Family Daycare Home to 4. A review of facility compliance history revealed that a previous deficiency for the same regulation was cited on 11/15/2023. Due to that date falling within the previous 12 months of today's deficiency, a civil penalty of $250 will be assessed for a repeat violation, accruing $100 per day until the deficiency is corrected. 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. Report continues on 809-C 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. 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