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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MERCADO, MARIALicense 304310490
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Yesenia Villa. Upon arrival there were no children present. Licensee states children arrive between 8:30am and on. One preschool age child did arrive around 8:30am. Licensee states she has 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 3 adults including the licensee and 0 minors living in the facility. Two of the licensees adult children were present in an off-limit area of the home during this inspection. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to child care children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of closed doors, licensee ensure her doors are closed at all times. The child care area consist of the living room which is accessed through the front door and is connected to a sliding glass door leading to the back yard. The children walk through the hallway to access the bathroom. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the living room and backyard. A school age child does eat in the kitchen table located in the kitchen, however there were no hazards observed. All cabinets were locked and knives were stored away from the children. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher 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. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. There is a fireplace in the living room screened and inaccessible to children in care. The home has age appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service cellular service. Licensee stated they use the outdoor play area. The area was observed to be fenced and free of hazards. There is a German Shepherd named Roxy on the premises, licensee states the children have no access to the dog. The dog has a specific area outside which is gated and is also kept in the licensees room out of reach of the day-care 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. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The licensee has a current roster of children in care. Children\342\200\231s records for one child present during LPA\342\200\231s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700) and found to be in compliance. The licensees Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 03/14/2023. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, 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. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee were reviewed and within compliance. 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. The licensee completed mandated reporter general and day-care provider training dated 05/02/20 & 07/10/20. The LICENSEE will not provide IMS. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials Updated face covering guidance was provided and licensee was to continue to message the \342\200\234Three W\342\200\231s\342\200\235: Wash your hands. Watch your physical distance. Wear a mask. This face covering guidance is for all individuals 2 years and older, except for the exceptions (child\342\200\231s development, medical exemptions, etc.) that are outlined by CDPH. Important COVID-19 resources and links were provided: \302\267 CDC Student become sick diagnosis flowchart \302\267 CDC Example of Routine Childcare disinfecting \302\267 CDC Stop the Spread of Germs poster \302\267 COVID-19 General Guidance Cleaning/Disinfecting in Childcare facilities: \302\267 COVID-19 Update Guidance Childcare Programs/Providers link: https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-childcare.pdf \302\267 CCLD COVID-19 Licensed childcare and facilities and provider FAQs link: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/covid-19-child-care-resources/faqs-for-licensed-child-care-facilities-and-providers Safe, free, and effective COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone age 16 and up. Every Californian can sign up at myturn.ca.gov or call (833) 422-4255 to get their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. The facility was observed to be in compliance. There were no violations related to title 22 regulations cited during this inspection.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the June 1, 2021 inspection of MERCADO, MARIA?

This was a inspection inspection of MERCADO, MARIA on June 1, 2021. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MERCADO, MARIA on June 1, 2021?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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