Routine inspection·September 19, 2024

On 09/19/24, an unannounced Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan. At 9:15am, LPA met with assistant Ezira Gutierrez. Licensee was not present when LPA arrived. Assistant is caring for 2 children. LPA toured the facility\342\200\231s inside, and outside and floor and yard plan was verified as specified on the sketch. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on the license. Children were having indoor activities when LPA arrived. 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 5 minor children living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 7:00am-5:30pm Monday through Friday. Off-limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates and cabinet slide locks. This is a single story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen, Dining area, Living Room, and garage. The main childcare area is the living room/play room. The facility does have a fireplace in the dining room and is boarded up which is made inaccessible to children. There is an outdoor backyard play area that the facility does not currently utilize. Assistant stated, the facility utilizes the front yard for outdoor play. There is a door to the garage through the kitchen and is kept locked and inaccessible to children. 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. Page 1 of 3 The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), assistant was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain the in the childcare at all times. There are no bodies of water on the premises, and none was observed during this visit. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshal standards. The facility has not conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last disaster drill was dated 9/20/2022. The assistant stated there no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. LPA reviewed 1 Child record for children present during LPA\342\200\231s inspection. There was a separate, complete and current record for one child. However, 1 child file was missing. Currently there are no infant children enrolled in the facility. The assistant\342\200\231s EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 05/18/2026. 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 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Page 2 of 3 Assistant was reminded that when licensee is not present the facility they 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, 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 In the areas evaluated, 2 Type B deficiencies were cited in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the tie of visit, Physical Plant - Type B: 102417(g)(9)(A)1 and Records - Type B: 102421(a) - missing file for 1 child. See LIC809D. Assistant Ezira Gutierrez 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 and were reviewed with assistant Ezira Gutierrez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 03/22) 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