Follow-up on corrections·December 4, 2023

*** This report was translated into Spanish for Licensee by LPM Magana *** Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tran conducted a case management to address deficiencies observed during an unannounced visit on 12/04/2023. Observed at the time of the visit was a total of 7 children including 3 infants and 4 preschool children. LPA informed the Licensee of the purpose of the visit. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on 12/04/2023 indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. At 9am, LPAs observed Licensee caring for 7 children without an assistant. Licensee was operating out of capacity for a small family child care home. When asked about the children roster, Licensee stated she did not have a roster for the children in care. Licensee also did not have files for 4 children (Child #1 (C1), Child #2 (C2), Child #3 (C3) and Child #(4)) out of 7 children in care, Licensee stated that the 4 children, C1, C2, C3 and C4 are not attending the day care regularly so Licensee does not know their last name or date of birth. Licensee identified C1, C5 and C6 are infants and did not know for sure about C4. At 9:15am, LPA asked Licensee about the sleeping equipment for the infants in care. Licensee stated Licensee only has one play yard for 1 infant, The rest of children sleep on the bed in the bedroom and 1 cot in the living room. At 9:17am, LPAs observed Licensee utilized 1 baby saucer and 4 baby rockers in the childcare area. The saucer and 2 rockers were occupied by 3 infants. LPA addressed concerns about the items that were not permitted to be used in the childcare. Licensee immediately removed the children from the baby saucer and rockers at 9:30am. (Continue next page) (Page 2 of Report) At 10:47am, LPA Tran and Navar observed C3 crying under a table in the play yard. LPAs observed and obtained photograph of dog feces right next to C3. LPAs addressed the concern with Licensee, Licensee immediately cleaned up the dog feces. At 11am, Parent #2 (P2) arrived and picked up C2 and C3, P2 provided information regarding C2 and C3 when interviewed. At 11:05 am, Parent #1 (P1) arrived and picked up C1, P1 provided information about C1. Licensee was back in ratio. At 12:30pm, Parent #3 (P3) came to pick up C4 and provided information for C4 when LPA interviewed. At 12:35pm, Parent #4 (P4) came to drop off child #8 (C8), P4 provided information for C8 as LPA interviewed. Licensee did not a file for C8 and stated that C8 was new to the day care. During record review of Child #5 and Child #6, LPA did not see the Sleep log to document the 15-minute checks while the infants are napping, Licensee stated she did not keep document of the Sleep log. Based on LPAs' observations, record reviews and interviews, the following deficiencies were observed in accordance to California Code and Regulations, Tittle 22, Division 12, Section 102416.5 (b)(2) Staffing Ratio and Capacity, 102417 (b), 102417 (d)(1), 102417 (g)(7), 102417 (g)(8) Operation of a Family Child Care Hom e , 102425 (a), 102425 (c) and 102425 (j)(2) Infant Safe Sleep, are being cited on the attached 809D. Due to the Type A violations cited today, the licensee shall post, and provide copies, of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day, and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child\342\200\231s file. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days. (Page 3 of Report) Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058) 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maribel Soto. (End of Report)