Routine inspection·March 12, 2025

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Eric Ramos and Perla Ordones arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPAs 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 – Friday 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM Off-limit areas include: Entire second floor, Right side of patio · The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. · Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. · 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 and inaccessible to children · Toxins are not locked. During facility tour, LPAs observed Lysol disinfecting wipes and Lysol disinfecting spray bottle that were not key locked in the on-limit bathroom. Additionally, LPAs observed a Lysol disinfecting spray in the playroom that was not key locked. · Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. · Stairs are barricaded. · Current roster not on file. During file review, LPAs observed that the roster was not current and missing C2's information. Additionally, there were multiple children listed on the roster who no longer attend the day care, per Licensee, but did not have a "date left" listed. · Clean, safe and age-appropriate toys present. · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights are posted. · Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 01/06/2025. · Mandated Reporter Training expires on 02/2027. · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 05/2025. · Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 12/19/2008. · No bodies of water currently. 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 products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Children’s records are not complete. During record review, LPAs observed that C1's 15-minute infant sleep checks were not complete. Additionally, C1 was missing the Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627) form. · Employee’s records are complete. · Proof of control of property on file. Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 03/12/2025 indicate all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions. The following items were discussed with the Licensee during inspection: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. During record review, LPAs observed that two out of the four adults living in the home, but not assisting with the day care, did not have proof of Tuberculosis (TB) test. Licensee was reminded that all adults residing in the home need proof of tuberculosis (TB) test. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. ***To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Family Child Care Home please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov ***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. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the licensee Alicia Guerrero. During the exit interview, the licensee Alicia Guerrero confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. ***To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 .