Facility-requested visit·January 6, 2023

On 1/6/2023 at 12:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Sanchez arrived at the facility to conduct an inspection for an increase capacity to a large family childcare home. Present during this inspection were: licensee and adult resident. The home is single story with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with attached garage. Fire Clearance was approved by Indio Fire Department on 1/3/2023. At 12:34pm, LPA toured the facility, inside and out with licensee and the following was observed and/or discussed: trampoline in backyard. Netting was coming loose. Licensee showed LPA that a replacement is set to be delivered today. LPA reminded licensee to keep the netting closed during daycare hours. \302\267 Normal days and hours of operation are: Mon-Fri, 6:30am to 6:30pm \302\267 Off-limit areas include: Master Bedroom/Bathroom, Bedroom #1, Garage, Laundry room. Backyard area (left and right side gated) \302\267 The facility is licensed to have no more than 8 children as a small FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. \302\267 Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection \302\267 A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection. \302\267 Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children \302\267 All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children \302\267 Toxins are locked \302\267 Weapons are present/stored according to Title 22. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \302\267 Current roster on file \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file \342\200\223 Last drill conducted on 10/3/2022 \302\267 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. \302\267 Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have 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\342\200\231s 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 or register with Guardian at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian 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. Annual inspection completed on 6/21/2022. At that time, a Technical Violation was issued due to lack of a infant sleep log. LPA reviewed infant file during current inspection and found that a sleep log was not being maintained. LPA provided copy of infant safe sleep regulations. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies Once all corrections have been made, with proof sent to licensing, 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. As agreed upon by the licensee, all corrections are due within 30 days. If not received within 30 days from the date of this report, the application may be withdrawn, and the license will remain a Small Family Child Care Home. Exit interview conducted and this report along with the appeal rights were reviewed and provided to licensee Ariana Corona.