Routine inspection·December 4, 2024

On December 4, 2024, 9:10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Morris arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA met with licensee Domitila Doplito. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: · Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday 5 am to 8 pm · Off-limit areas include: Entire second story, laundry room, and garage · There were 3 children present at the time of inspection and 1 staff. · A working telephone is present and the current number is on file · Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. · Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children · All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children · Toxins are locked · Weapons are not present as stated by licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations · Stairs are barricaded · Clean, safe and age appropriate toys · Current roster on file · Facility Sketch is posted. Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster were not posted. · Documentation of fire and disaster drills are not on file. Licensee stated she has not conducted disaster drills. Deficiencies will be issued. · No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Verification of control of property on file · LPA reviewed four children’s files. Two children Ref #1 and Ref #2 were missing documentation of 15-minute sleep checks and sleep plans. Citations will be issued. · Licensee reports, hiring an assistant whos first day at the facility was today 12/04/2024. The assistant is Georgina Escamilla. When this LPA arrived at the facility, Georgina Escamilla (Ref #2) was supervising the 3 children in the facility. Georgina does not have a background clearance, immunizations, Mandated reporter or 1 st Aid/CPR currently. Licensee states she was aware that Georgina did not have a background clearance and should not have been left alone with the children while the licensee dropped off children at school. · Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training is expired. Citations will be issued. · Licensees 1 st Aid/CPR expires 8/2025. · Licensee completed Health & Safety · Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have NOT received all required clearances and/or exemptions. The licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. 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 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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. Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov , and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . The facility is being cited for Health & Safety Code and Title 22 Regulations. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. “Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was given to Licensee [facility representative].” An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee Domitila Doplito. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.