Routine inspection·November 6, 2024

On 11/06/2024 at 9:05AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Navar and Castro conducted a visit for the purpose of a 3 Year Inspection. At 9:05AM LPA observed licensee Maria Yanez and 1 Assistant caring for 5 preschool children 3 infants eating breakfast. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. Facility Day care hours are 6:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 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. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPAs toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Off limit areas are garage, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, attic, and front yard. Off limit area doors are made inaccessible with a key lock. The childcare area consists of living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, one bathroom, and backyard. Childcare bathroom is located next to kitchen. Children nap on mats and infants in pack n plays. Licensee provides food for children. The facility has a fireplace inside the living that is inaccessible to children in care by the means of a fireplace screen. There is a working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and a fire extinguisher in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Last fire/disaster drill documented on 6/19/2024. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee had one unlocked cabinet with soap and mouth wash in the bathroom that was accessible to children in care. Children were not present and were playing in the living room. Licensee locked cabinet with a child\342\200\231s safety lock and LPA\342\200\231s informed licensee that items that can pose a risk to children in care must be inaccessible at all times during business hours. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. Continue to page 2 Page 2 The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPAs verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). Licensee stated, they use the back yard for outdoor play, LPAs inspected the back yard, and it was found to be incompliance. There are no bodies of water at the facility. The licensee has a current roster of children in care. 9 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. 1 of 9 children\342\200\231s records reviewed was missing the LIC627 Emergency Consent form. LPAs reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and 15-minute napping log for infants in care. The licensee Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires 2/10/2024. 3 staff records were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health, and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 (a)(1) 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, was reviewed and within compliance. 1 staff did not have TB to record to review on file. Staff stated it is completed and will send copy. 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. 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. CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov 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. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee. Continue to page 3 Page 3 The licensee has a current roster of children in care. 9 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. 1 of 9 children\342\200\231s records reviewed was missing the LIC627 Emergency Consent form. LPAs reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and 15-minute napping log for infants in care. The licensee Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires 2/10/2024. 3 staff records were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health, and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 (a)(1) 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, was reviewed and within compliance. 1 staff did not have TB to record to review on file. Staff stated it is completed and will send copy. 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. 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. CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov 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. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee. Continue to page 3 Page 4 LPAs provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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. LPAs Navar and Licensee Maria Yanez that this report dated 11/06/2024 documents 1 Type B citation. See LIC809D. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Maria Yanez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maria Yanez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. 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.