Facility-requested visit·March 23, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Stacy Torrence conducted a case management inspection, in response to licensee\342\200\231s request for a capacity increase. LPA met with licensee Myriam Reyes, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during today\342\200\231s inspection was Melba Velasco, licensee\342\200\231s assistant. LPA observed seven children in the designated daycare area. The facility was within licensed capacity and the required ratio. Licensee stated there are currently three adults and two minor children living in the home. Licensee stated she is not currently registered with any Foster Care agency or holds a foster parent license. Licensee was reminded if changes to notify the licensing office. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The facility is a single-story home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, front yard, and fenced backyard. Applicant has designated the four bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, backyard as part of her day-care. Applicant has designated front yard and garage as the off-limit areas. Applicant has placed a safety gate separating the living room from the kitchen and hallway. The applicant acknowledged the children may never enter the off-limit areas, during operation hours. Control of property was verified by LPA during today\342\200\231s inspection. The applicant has a landline and cell phone that is used for childcare. The applicant was informed if a cell phone is used for childcare, it must remain on the premises at all times during hours of operation. Applicant was informed and understands the home is to be free from smoking during hours of operation. Per applicant, the facility has a fireplace; barricade by a sturdy T.V. stand making it inaccessible to the children in care. Cleaning solutions/chemicals, utensils, and sharp knives located in the kitchen are all inaccessible by means of safety latches on all drawers and placing sharp knives on the back portion of the top counter. Poisons/Hazardous items are not stored on site, and none were observed. There are no bodies of water. The toys are age appropriate and in good condition for the potential ages served. Baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items will not be used for children in care. The applicant stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. When firearms are present, they must be locked and stored separately from the ammunition. During today's inspection, the smoke detector and carbon monoxide were operable, and the fire extinguisher was charged. The Licensee provides food for children in care. If food is not provided and food is brought from the children\342\200\231s homes; container shall be labeled with child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aide are current for the applicant and assistant expires 01/18/2022 and 01/24/2023 respectively. Applicant has also completed Lead Training on 09/2020. LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at: www.ccld.ca.gov . LPA consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Updated Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster with Complaint Hotline information, Never Shake a Baby, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and Safe Sleeping practices. During todays\342\200\231 inspection, there were no deficiency cited and licensee was in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 for operating a Family Child Care home. A new license for operating a Large Family Child Care Home shall be issued upon final review and if additional information is needed, licensee shall be contacted. An exit interview was conducted. The report was reviewed and discussed with licensee. 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. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00.