Routine inspection (3-year)·January 22, 2024

On 1/22/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Silva conducted an unannounced Required – 3 Year inspection assisted by licensees Vicky Benavides and Karla Benavides. Upon arrival, the licensees had 3 children in care, including two infants. 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. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor family day care area identified in the Facility Sketch LIC999 and areas accessible to clients. Off-limits areas were inaccessible to clients in care by means of child-proof 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 agrees to maintain telephone service in the home when clients are in care. The licensee are aware that each family daycare shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 12/2023. The fireplace is covered with a metal screen. 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 . A can of insecticide was observed during the inspection. The can was in the outdoor daycare area at a height of about 6ft. The licensee was informed that poisons must be locked when children are in care. The licensee stated that she had fumigated the outdoor area and forgot to put the can away. The licensee threw away the can of insecticide while the LPA was still present. A citation was issued. Clients nap on mats in the living room. According to the licensee, beddings are stored individually and washed weekly. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the clients served. ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The licensee provides food to the children. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients’ bathrooms were in good repair. OUTDOOR INSPECTION: The playground was enclosed by a fence. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was well-maintained and free of any observable hazards, aside from the can of insecticide documented above. There are no pools or other bodies of water in the home. RECORDS: The LPA reviewed the licensees’ mandated reporter expires on 2/2024 and the Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 8/2024. The licensee has a current roster of clients. The LPA reviewed the records of three children who were present at the time of inspections. The records were in compliance with regulations. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed the storage of medication, equipment, and supplies and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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 . 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 below. 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 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) Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA link: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm CaSocialService YouTube Guardian Webinar “All Providers Webinar 12/20/22” 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 all items including 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 Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping 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 . The facility was NOT in compliance. 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: 102417(g)(4)(A) Operation of A Family Child Care Home. E-Learning videos, including Locks and Inaccessibility Requirements in Child Care, can be accessed at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/ The LPA conducted an exit interview and reviewed the report with the licensee. The “Notice of Site Visit” was posted and the licensee is aware that it 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 to the address listed above. 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 . End of Report.