Routine inspection·August 8, 2023

On 08/08/23, an Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan. At 8:45am LPA observed licensee Cecilia Garcia, caring for 1 child. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently there are 2 adults including the licensee living in the home. Facility Day care hours are 7:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. During today’s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. The day care area consists of the living room, 1 bathroom, dining and kitchen area, child care area which is accessed through the dining. There is a backyard for outdoor play. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the childcare area. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of door hooks. Doors to the bedrooms are kept shut and locked. Food is brought from home by the children. Children has their own drinking bottles properly labeled with their names individually. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. Page 1 of 4 During today’s inspection LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain the in the childcare at all times. There is a fireplace in the living room that is made inaccessible by means of a 4-panel glass screen door. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. Children’s records for children present during LPA’s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent’s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. Licensee stated she does not keep a Sleep log and does not document infant sleep. During record review and interview, LPA did not observe a Sleep Log in facility files and is not in compliance. The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired on 07/2023. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee were reviewed and within compliance. The licensee does have proof of immunization against pertussis, and measles, and influenza. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. Based on interview and record review, licensee’s mandated reporter training expired on 10/16/2021. Licensee does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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 Page 2 of 4 The licensee understands she must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunizations, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian CCLD website www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee. 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 [facility representative] 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. Page 3 of 4 The facility was not in compliance and violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were observed, discussed and cited at the time of the visit. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: 4 Type B violations: Operation of a Family Child Care Home 102417 (g)(10) - Missing Disaster Drill, Administration of Child Day Care Licensing; H&S Code 1596.8662(b)(1) - Expired Mandated Reporter Certificate, Personnel Requirements 102416(c) - Expired CPR/First Aid, Infant Safe Sleep 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) Missing 15-minute infant sleep log (see LIC 809D). Licensee Cecilia Garcia 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. 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/communi ty-care-licensing/process . Exit interview conducted and deficiencies and report was reviewed with the licensee Cecilia Garcia. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 03/22) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. Page 4 of 4