Routine inspection·July 30, 2024

(Page 1) An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giselle Lucero. At 2:00 PM LPA observed licensees caring for 12 children which included 3 infants, 6 preschool age and 3 school age children napping in the living room. Licensees were operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. Facility Day care hours are 7 am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. During interview with licensee Kathryne Barracoso, licensee stated there are currently 5 adults including the licensees and 2 minor children living in the facility. During a review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, LPA observed there were only 4 adults that have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During interview with licensee Shemaiah Barracoso, LPA observed licensee\342\200\231s husband, John Christopher Ramos, has not obtained a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Shemaiah Barracoso stated John Ramos has been residing in the home since January 2024. Licensees were unable to provide proof of fingerprint clearances for John Christopher Ramos. This is a violation of Administration of Child Day Care Licensing HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A). A civil penalty of $500 will be assessed today. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and licensees toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates. The childcare area consists of the living room, dining room and kitchen which is accessed through the front door of the home. The children walk through the hallway by front door to access the bathroom. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the living room. A baby gate was observed at the bottom of the stairs to make the 2 nd floor inaccessible to children in care. There are working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. (continue to page 2) (Page 2) During physical plant inspection, LPA observed a receipt taped on the fire extinguisher and observed the extinguisher was purchased on 01/05/2023. Fire extinguisher has not been serviced annually. During record review, LPA observed licensee have not conducted a fire drill within the last six months. 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. 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 wood mounted cover and inaccessible to children in care. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain the in the childcare at all times. Licensee stated they use the backyard for outdoor play. There is in underground pool in the back yard that was surrounded by a mesh fence, fence was observed to be in good repair. LPA inspected and completed the bodies of water checklist. The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. A sample of 5 Children\342\200\231s records for children present during LPA\342\200\231s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. Licensee stated, there are 3 infants under 24 months enrolled in the childcare. During record review LPA observed there were no 15 minute sleep logs for 3 out of 3 infants. The licensees\342\200\231 Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire 01/17/2025. 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 licensees 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. During record review, LPA observed licensee Shemaiah had an expired mandated reporter certificate. (continue to page 3) (Page 3) Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/ . In the areas that were evaluated, 1 type A and 4 type B citations were reviewed, Criminal Record Clearance - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A), Type B: Operation of a family child care home 102417(g)(9)(A), Operation of a family child care Home 102417(g)(1), Administration of Child Day Care Licensing HSC 1596.8662(b)(1), and Infant Safe Sleep 102425 (j)(2)(D)(c) deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. LPA Lucero informed Licensee Kathryne and Shemaiah Barracoso that this report dated 07/30/2024 document(s) 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Lucero informed Licensee Kathryne and Shemaiah Barracoso to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/30/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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. (continue to page 4) (Page 4) The licensee understands they 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, 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 CCLD website www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing 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.. 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. \302\267 COVID-19 Update Guidance Childcare Programs/Providers link: https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-childcare.pdf \302\267 CCLD COVID-19 Licensed childcare and facilities and provider FAQs link: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/covid-19-child-care-resources/faqs-for-licensed-child-care-facilities-and-providers Safe, free, and effective COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone age 5 and up. Every Californian can sign up at myturn.ca.gov or call (833) 422-4255 to get their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. (continue to page 5) (Page 5) Licensees were reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 licensed 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. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with t he licensee Kat hryne Barracoso . A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days. During the exit interview, th e licensees co nfirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 03/2022) 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. End of Report.