Routine inspection·June 4, 2025

On 06/04/25, an unannounced annual random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Anna Chan and Kathy Trinh. At 8:50am, LPAs observed licensee, Isabel Augustine and 2 assistants, caring for 6 infants and 1 child over the age of 2. Licensee was not 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 5 adults including the licensee and no minor child living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 8:30-4:30pm Monday-Friday. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas. This is a single-story home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Living room, kitchen and back yard. Licensee has designated the back yard patio area as the main child care area, and the living room, the facility uses a bedroom in the living room as nap area. Areas that are used by children were inspected for safety, comfort and cleanliness. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in areas designated for children. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. (Page 1 of 4) During this inspection, LPAs observed the designated off-limits areas were made inaccessible by child safety latch, and safety door covers. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water on the premises and none was observed during the visit. The facility has an inactive fireplace inside the living room and is barricaded by a mesh screen. There is a working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and a fire extinguisher (2:A-10B:C) in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshal standards. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months on 04/23/25. Licensee stated there no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. LPAs verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain the in the childcare at all times. The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. 7 Children's 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, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. Licensee stated there are 6 infants enrolled. 3 staff files were reviewed. The licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 07/2026. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare 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. 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 (Page 2 of 4) 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. LPAs provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian In the areas evaluated, the facility was not in compliance and in violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division. The following violation was observed and cited today: 1 Type A for Staffing Ratio and Capacity 102416.5(d)(1) (see LIC 809D). Based on interview, licensee stated they will ensure there are only 4 infants in care each time to be in ratio. A copy of capacity worksheet was provided to licensee. LPAs informed licensee Isabel Augustine that this report dated 06/04/2025 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPAs informed the licensee Isabel Augustine to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/04/2025 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. (Page 3 of 4) Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Exit interview conducted, report and deficiency was reviewed and discussed with the licensee Isabel Augustine. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights was provided. (End of report)