Routine inspection (multi-day)·August 29, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P Rivas met with licensee Laura Silvia Gomez and continued the annual inspection. Upon entrance LPA took census and found two infants eating in high chairs in the kitchen, three toddlers getting their hands washed and five children sitting in the outside classroom. LPA noted one assistant in the kitchen with the two infants,one assistant helping the toddlers with their hygiene and 5 toddlers with licensee in patio classroom. LPA and licensee conducted a walk through and LPA noted licensee placed single action handles on egress doors (patio doors and on the outside gate). A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. This is a single story home with three bedrooms and 2 baths. The licensee has a current roster of children in care. Children\342\200\231s records for children present during LPA found a separate and complete file. 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 staff 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. Licensee and two assistants had up to date mandated reporter training in file. Cont page 2 page 2 The licensee understands she must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left 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, immunization's, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov 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. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee. Licensee stated provides filtered and bottled water and has reverse osmosis. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . 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 [or facility representative] 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. cont. on page 3 page 3 Licensee reported she does not handle any medications. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. PIN 22-02-CCP: Best Practices Related to the Provision of Incidental Medical Services in Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website ; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, and individuals living in the home, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. No deficiencies noted during today's visit. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Laura Gomez , confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Continued on page 4. page 4 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Laura Silvia Gomez. The Notice of Site Visit was given and discussed it must be posted as required by H& S Code Sec. 1596.817. Notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00. 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.