Follow-up·October 16, 2024

On 10/16/ 2024 at 1:25PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) K. Navar and Olivia Meza conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection assisted by Master Teacher Alcica Aparicio. The Master teacher was informed of the visit’s purpose and a facility tour was completed. At 1:35PM LPA's then met with Director Aimee Valentin who continued the tour. Census was 22 Infants and 6 staff were present. The facility was operating within teacher child ratios and the licensed capacity and posting requirements were met. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Upon arrival the LPAs observed classrooms identified as infants, Todd A, and Todd B Infants were engaged in different carpet activities and sleeping. During inspection of Infants classroom LPA's observed one teacher sitting on the floor in the carpet area with 6 infants and 1 teacher in the kitchen area moving in different directions. LPA's then observed 1 infant asleep in a crib in the napping room that had a napping mat barricaded across the opening to the room. LPA Navar asked who was supervising the infant asleep in the napping room. Staff stated they are trying but no one is in the napping room supervising the infant. LPA's observed Todd A and Todd B bathrooms that appeared to be clean and sanitary. 6 staff files were reviewed; the LPA confirmed that each file contained Teacher Qualifications & Teacher Aide Qualifications and that all required forms were present. The LPA confirmed that 1 staff member is EMSA approved for Pediatric First Aid/CPR expiration date 3/03/2026 and 6 Child Mandated Reporter certifications were on file. During the visit, the LPA reviewed the regulations for Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. Continue to page 2. Page 2 The LPA discussed the following resources with Director Aimee Valentin and reminded her that it is her responsibility to review the information in more detail. During the visit, the director was reminded that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/self-assessment-guides-and-key-indicator-tools/quarterly-updates . The director understands it is her responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website above. The director understands that she may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe . The LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian and at CaSocialService YouTube Guardian Webinar “All Providers Webinar 12/20/22” link https://youtu.be/WNc1kYmlW9s . The director was informed of the resources available to providers at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/ . The director was informed that Title 22 regulations may be accessed at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/letters-regulations/legislation-and-regulations/community-care-licensing-regulations/child-care Based on LPAs observations and interviews the following violation was observed and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 101429(2)(A) , and is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Page3 If the facility receives a Type A violation, 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. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days and provide a copy to current and enrolling parents. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child’s file . Failure to post Type A reports for 30 days will result in a Civil Penalty of $100.00 A copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided and discussed. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Director Aimee Valentin. A signature on this form acknowledges receipt of appeal rights, notice of site visit, and a copy of this licensing report. END.