Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
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An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giselle Lucero. At 8:45 AM LPA observed licensee and assistant caring for 11 children which included 3 infants and 8 preschool age children playing in the child care room. 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 and 1 minor child living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are
6am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
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 locked doors.
The child care area consists of 2 back rooms of the home and one bathroom which is accessed through the side gate. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the child care room.
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. 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 a fireplace furniture located in the living room which is in an off-limit area screened by
a glass cover
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 was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain the in the childcare at all times. Licensee stated they use the backyard for outdoor play. There are no bodies of water on the premises.
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The licensee does have a current roster of children in care
.
Children\342\200\231s records for children 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), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (LIC995A)
and found to be in compliance. Licensee stated, there is 3 infants under 24 months enrolled in the childcare. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and napping log for infants and were found to be in compliance.
The licensee and assistant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires
5/24/2024.
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 and assistant
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.
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see
PIN 22-02-CCP
. 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
The licensee understands
she
must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be l
eft 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
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In the areas that were evaluated, NO deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.
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..
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 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.
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COVID-19 Update Guidance Childcare Programs/Providers link:
https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-childcare.pdf
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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 5 and up. Every Californian can sign up at
myturn.ca.gov
or call (833) 422-4255 to get their COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
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.
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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/community-care-licensing/process
.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with t
he
licensee Yolanda Cerda in Spanish.
A
notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days.
Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 03/2022) 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.
End of Report.