Routine inspection·June 2, 2023

On June 2, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Silva conducted an unannounced Required \342\200\223 1 Year inspection assisted by licensee Loretta Sanchez-Salas. Upon arrival, the licensee had no clients in care. The licensee\342\200\231s grandchildren (all school age) were in the home during the inspection because school is off. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff-to-child ratios . An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 2 adults, including the licensee, currently living in the home. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor FCCH (Family Child Care Home) area identified in the Facility Sketch LIC999 and areas accessible to clients. Off-limits areas were inaccessible to clients in care with child gates at the time of inspection. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. The licensee stated she keeps an operating land line for the day care. The licensee is aware that each FCCH shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 03/30/23. The fireplace is covered with a large screen TV. The licensee stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to clients in care . No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to clients were observed during the inspection. OUTDOOR: The backyard is off limits. PERSONNEL RECORDS: The licensee has a current Mandated Reporter and a current CPR/First Aid certificate CHILDRENS\342\200\231 RECORDS: The licensee stated the facility has not had any children in care for approximately 1.5 years. Continue on page 809 page 2 809 page 2 The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. A link to PIN 22-02-CCP was provided here: PIN 22-02-CCP: Best Practices Related to the Provision of Incidental Medical Services in Child Care Centers and Family Child . 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The licensee understands that he or she shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a [qualified] substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence [A qualified substitute adult is an adult that has criminal record and child abuse index clearances, immunizations, and current Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter training]. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day, in accordance with Section 102417 of the California Code of Regulations. The licensee understands that children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. The licensee understands that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed child care facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Subsequent violations within a twelve (12) month period will result in a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 1596.871 of the Health and Safety Code. The licensee understands that a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year, in accordance with Section 1597.622 of the Health and Safety Code. The licensee understands it is his or her responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website above. If not yet registered, the licensee agrees to register to receive quarterly updates via email at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or online at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe Continute on 809 page 3 809 page 3 The LPA discussed the following resources with the licensee: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) Child Care Advocate Program link: https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/child-care-advocates Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA link: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm CaSocialService YouTube Guardian Webinar \342\200\234All Providers Webinar 12/20/22\342\200\235 link https://youtu.be/WNc1kYmlW9s Guardian information link: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian CCLD link: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing CPSC (United States Consumer Product Safety Commission) link: https://www.cpsc.gov/ LPA reviewed the following safe sleep best practices with the licensee: Always place infants 12 months and younger on their backs to sleep Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib Keep loose bedding and soft items like blankets, pillows, and stuffed dolls out of the crib or play yard Pacifiers may be used only if they do not have items attached to them and there is no recall Avoid swaddling, overheating, and head covering in infants The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for a lightly clothed adult Complete Individual Sleeping Plan LIC9227 for infants 12 months and younger Conduct and document the 15-minute checks for all infants under 24 months CDSS Safe Sleep link: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep Continue on 809 page 4 809 Page 4 NO violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were observed in the areas evaluated during today\342\200\231s inspection. To improve the quality and value of the inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey to share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools used during the inspection, email them to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For more information about the inspection, its tools, and methods visit www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . The LPA conducted an exit interview and reviewed the report with the licensee. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. The licensee understands that the Notice of Site Visit shall remain posted for 30 days. The Appeal Rights were explained. The licensee received a copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 01/16), 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 at the address listed above. End of Report.