Facility-requested visit·January 17, 2024

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management visit for the purpose of a capacity increase. Present during this inspection was Licensee Maria Torres. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, and the following was observed and/or discussed: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Friday; 06:30AM - 07:30PM. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms, garage, and backyard. The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present and were tested by the applicant during this inspection. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in working order. \302\267 All hazardous items are inaccessible. \302\267 Storage of poisons/toxins are inaccessible to children and locked. \302\267 Weapons are stored according to Title 22. Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. \302\267 The licensee provided proof of control of property. \302\267 Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are posted. \302\267 No bodies of water at this time. Applicant 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. \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file \342\200\223 Last drill conducted on 11/03/2023. \302\267 Clean, safe and age-appropriate toys. \302\267 There are no toxic plants observed at this time. \302\267 Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 01/17/2024 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. 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. 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) or (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 application for a Large Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 12, or 14, with parent notification. On this date, 01/17/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maria Torres.