Routine inspection·March 24, 2025

An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A.Castro. LPA met with licensee and census was taken. There were 6 children which included 3 of infants in the day care area. There was a total of 2 staff, including licensee. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. 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 and 1 minor including the licensee in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to child care children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of a wooden gate that blocks the entry of the dinning room and kitchen areas. The child care area includes a family room which is converted into a classroom and is accessed through the back yard. The children walk through the dinning room area to the bathroom. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the family room. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. 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 and the family room complete cover by a glass cover and inaccessible to children in care. The home has age appropriate toys for the ages served. During today\342\200\231s inspection licensee did not have a verification of Disaster and Fire Drills log. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). Licensee stated they use an outdoor play area. 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. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Page 1 of 4 The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. 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) and found to be in compliance. LPA observed 1 infant from 0-12 months. LPA observed and reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan in child\342\200\231s files. The licensee and assistant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires in 10/2026. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, 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. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee were reviewed and within compliance. The licensee\342\200\231s assistance does not have proof of immunization against measles. 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 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, 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 Page 2 of 4 CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. The licensee was informed of the Important Updates available at www.ccld.ca.gov and may request to be added to an email list to receive Community Care Licensing Important Notifications from the above website and selecting Receive Important Updates link A copy of the 2016 \342\200\234A Child Care Providers Guide to Safe Sleep\342\200\235 was provided to the licensee. The following electronic links were also provided: English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials LPA reviewed with licensee the following safe sleep best practices: \302\267 Always place infants on their backs for sleeping \302\267 Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress \302\267 Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib \302\267 Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard \302\267 Pacifiers may be used if they do not have items attached to them \302\267 Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping \302\267 The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold. The facility was not in compliance and violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were observed, discussed and cited at the time of the visit. The following type B violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: Operation of A Family Child Care Home 102417(g)(9)(A)1 and 102425(j)(1). Page 3 of 4 An exit interview was conducted with licensee Johanna Bitar. 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. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and discussed 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. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . End of Report. Page 4 of 4