Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Corral. LPA Corral reviewed COVID-19 Prescreening Questionnaire prior to entering the Facility. LPA Corral observed Licensee Maria and Assistant Liliana Algaranaz caring for 7 children which included 1 infant, 4 preschool age children and 2 school age children in day care area. Five of the children present in care are the licensee's grandchildren. LPA Corral observed children having lunch during inspection. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. Due to COVID 19 guidelines, LPA observed staff wearing face mask, social distancing and following CDC and Dept of Public Health Guidelines.A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on 07/27/2021 indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There are currently 3 adults living in the home which includes Licensee, Adult Daughter and Son in Law and 2 minor children.
Facility Day care hours are 6am - 6pm, Monday through Friday.
During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA Corral toured the inside and outside areas of the facility that are accessible to children in care. The home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single story home. The off limits areas of the home are the Master Bedroom and the M
aster Bathroom which are located down the hallway to the left and another bedroom is also off limits which is located down the hallway to the right. The rooms are made inaccessible by means of lock and key and also a children safety door knob. The living room located to the left of the main entrance is also off limits to children in care and is made inaccessible by means of a child safety gate. The child care area consist of
the dining room and the kitchen which are right off the main entrance, the play room which is accessible through the kitchen and the back yard which is accessible through the play room. The children walk through the hallway to use the restroom that is located straight down the hallway. The children also have access to the first bedroom off the hallway to the right, that room is used for napping. The home has a working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers which meets Statutory and State Fire Marshall standards.
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Detergents, cl
eaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children we
re stored inaccessible to children and are stored above 5 ft high in a kitchen cabinet.
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 located in the living room which is screened by metal
glass cover
and inaccessible to children in care b
y the children gate located in the entrance of the living room. The home has age appropriate toys and books for the ages served. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA observed
children playing in the play room and in the backyard with Assistant Liliana, children were also observed eating in the kitchen.
LPA verified there is a working telephone service via home land line and Licensee's cell phone. Licensee stated
they do
use outdoor play area and play time was observed to be supervised by Assistant Liliana, the back yard was also gated.
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.
The licens
ee
does
have a current roster of children in care. Licensee conducted a Fire Drill on 06/25/2021. Licensee does not have infants below the age of 12 months old enrolled in care.
The Licensee and Assistant Liliana Algaranaz Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire on 04/25/2023. 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 influenza, pertussis and measles f
or
Licensee and Assistant
were revi
ewed 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 Assistant completed Mandated Reporter Training on 10/13/2020.
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
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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. 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.ccld.ca.gov
was also provided 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 to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. The following was provided and explained to Licensee, A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure. A copy of the 2016 \342\200\234A Child Care Providers Guide to Safe Sleep\342\200\235.
The following electronic links were also provided:
Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf
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
Licensee was provided A copy of the Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-06-CCP Social and Physical Distancing Guidance. Safe to Sleep Campaign:
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials
LPA reviewed with licensee the following safe sleep best practices:
- Always place infants on their backs for sleeping, only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib/play yard
- Do not hang items from the crib or above the crib, keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib/play yard
- Pacifiers may be used if they do not have items attached to them
- Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping
- The temperature of the room should be comfortable, not too hot or too cold
In the areas that were evaluated, No deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.
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An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Maria Del Carmen Hurtado in Spanish. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of Appeal Rights and signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Licensee was informed, 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. Licensee was informed Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00.
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