Routine inspection·March 29, 2024

On 3/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Silva conducted an unannounced required Annual/Random inspection assisted by licensee Maria Michea. Upon arrival, the licensee had nine clients in care. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff-to-child ratios . 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. The LPA inspected the indoor day care area identified in the Facility Sketch LIC999 and areas accessible to clients. Off-limits areas were inaccessible to clients in care with safety locks. 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 stated she keeps telephone service in the home when clients are in care. 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 . No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to clients were observed during the inspection. Clients nap on cots. According to the licensee, beddings are stored individually. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the clients served. The licensee provides food to the children. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean, and food was properly stored. Filtered drinking water is available to clients in care. The LPA observed that the facility\342\200\231s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients\342\200\231 bathrooms were clean and in good repair. Stairs were blocked with a child-proof gate. The fireplace is blocked with furniture. A child showing signs of illness was in the daycare playing with the other children (See 809D). 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 maintained and free of any observable hazards. There are no bodies of water in the premisses. The LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files for compliance. A complete separate file was available for each child enrolled. Staff files were reviewed. None of the three staff present had a current mandated reporter in file (see 809D). All staff had a current pediatric CPR that expires in 6/2025. The licensee stated she does the checks by text. The licensee could not show that infants are checked every 15 minutes. One infant is enrolled (See 809D). The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 . 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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 above. 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) Child Care Advocate Program link: https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/child-care-advocates Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA link: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm CaSocialService YouTube Guardian Webinar \342\200\234All Providers Webinar 12/20/22\342\200\235 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 loose bedding and soft items like 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 Avoid swaddling, overheating, and head covering in infants 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: 102425(j)(1) Infant Safe Sleep, 102417(e) Operation of A Family Child Care Home, 1596.8662(b)(1) Administration of Child Day Care Licensing LPA A. Silva informed licensee Maria Michea that this licensing report dated 3/29/24 documents 1 \342\200\234Type A\342\200\235 citation(s). Type A citation(s) must be posted for 30 consecutive days during the hours that children are in care as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPA A. Silva further informed licensee Maria Michea that: A copy of this licensing report must be provided to parents or guardians of all clients currently enrolled by the next business day or by the next day the children are in care. A copy of this report must be provided to the parents or guardians of all newly enrolled clients for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) form, or another written equivalent statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification of receipt of the report. 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 . The LPA conducted an exit interview and reviewed the report with the licensee. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. The licensee understands that the Notice of Site Visit 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 at the address listed above. End of Report.