Routine inspection (3-year)·November 28, 2023

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Perla Ordones and Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct a required/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 – Sunday; 24 hours a day. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Garage, laundry room, and bedrooms assigned to Provider’s children. The facility is not operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. During facility tour, LPAs observed 10 day-care children present, five of whom were infants, which is a violation of regulations. · During facility tour, LPAs observed a day-care child approach the propped open front door of the home and investigate the secondary front screen door. Day-care child proceeded to open the front screen door of the facility and peek outside the home. LPAs then observed day-care child close the screen door and return inside. · During visit, LPAs observed two day-care children in highchairs for approximately 10 minutes without food. Additionally, LPAs observed one of the two day-care children fall asleep in the high chair and was not moved for approximately 10 minutes. · A working telephone is present and current number 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. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations · Verification of control of property on file. (Mortgage statement) · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted. · Mandated Reporter Training completed on 11/05/2023. · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 09/2025. · Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 02/25/2007. · 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. · During facility tour, LPAs observed there were two ground level citrus trees with numerous thorns in backyard of facility. Citrus trees were accessible and day-care children were playing near trees in a plastic play structure next to citrus trees. · Clean, safe and age appropriate toys. · Current roster not on file. During record review, LPAs observed that C2 was missing from the roster entirely. · Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 10/19/2023. · Children’s records are not complete. During record review LPAs observed that C5 was missing proof of immunizations and a completed LIC995A, C2 who is an infant under the age of one year was missing the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC9227), and all infants present were missing proof of the 15 minute sleep checks. · Employee’s records are not complete. During record review, LPAs observed that S2 was missing proof of the Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training (AB1207) as well as required immunizations. · During visit, LPAs observed flood damage to the daycare children's bathroom which was never reported to the department. LPAs were informed the incident occurred sometime in November of 2023. 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 · Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 11/28/2023 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. · The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov LPAs 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-andresources/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. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. 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 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/inspection-process . 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. 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. LPAs Perla Ordones and Samuel Lopez informed licensee Rosario Lopez that this report dated 11/28/2023 document(s) three Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPAs Perla Ordones and Samuel Lopez informed the licensee Rosario Lopez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/28/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Rosario Lopez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Rosario Lopez.