Non-compliance follow-up·December 11, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Sun conducted an unannounced case management visit to verify that the Stipulation and Order is being followed. At 9:50 AM during today's inspection LPA observed 2 assistants, supervising 3 infants, and 4 preschool age children playing inside childcare area. Licensee was not present at facility, assistant stated licensee had gone to pick up medication at the pharmacy. Licensee arrived at facility within 20 minutes of LPA’s visit. LPA observed assistant taking roll call every hour of children in care. LPA observed missing child policy and stipulation and order posted by door. A review of adult records indicates that all facility residents, staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The licensee stated there are presently 2 adults living in the home. During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured, and the licensee was operating within the licensed capacity. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates, locks and baby doorknobs. The facility has also placed alarm/doorbell rings on the front door, backyard sliding door and door to the garage. The childcare area consists of the living room, kitchen, 1 bedroom and bathroom located down the hallway on the right side. 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. 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 by a glass cover and two safety latches making fireplace inaccessible to children in care. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service landline and cellular service. The backyard is used for outdoor play area, LPA inspected the outdoor gates to verify doors are locked and secure. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Page 1 of 3 Licensee stated they are not taking the children to the park only on wagon rides around the neighborhood in small groups at times. The licensee has 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) and found to be in compliance. LPA observed and reviewed 3 children files and found form LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan in children’s files within compliance. LPA reviewed napping log for infants. The licensee and assistant’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 02/03/26. 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. 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. The Department will monitor the licensee’s compliance with the Compliance Plan over the next two years to determine whether the licensee is operating the facility in a manner consistent with the law and the Compliance Plan. The licensee understands and acknowledges that the Department, at its discretion, will make unannounced case management visits to monitor the licensee’s compliance with this Compliance Plan. Page 2 of 3 There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Heidi Orozco. 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 01/16) 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 3 of 3