Routine inspection·March 5, 2025

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. 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 – Friday; 05:30AM – 06:30PM. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Entire second floor, Master bedroom, Living room, Hallway linen closet, Laundry room, and Garage The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. · Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection. · 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. · Stairs are barricaded. · Verification of control of property on file. · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted. · Mandated Reporter Training expires on 06/2025. LPA advised Licensee on renewing training prior to expiration date to maintain compliance with regulations. · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 05/2025. LPA advised Licensee on renewing training prior to expiration date to maintain compliance with regulations. · Health & Safety Certificate – completed on 05/02/2021. · During facility tour, LPA observed the tub in the bathroom filled with toys and water. Licensee stated that the toys in the tub are currently being washed and that the water will be drained once the toys finished being cleaned. LPA advised Licensee on Operation of a Family Child Care Home regulations and supervision around bodies of water. 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. · Clean and age appropriate toys. · During facility tour, LPA observed a trampoline in the on-limits backyard area with exposed springs which poses a potential risk to children in care. LPA did not observe any children outside during visit and Licensee stated that children have not been outside today due to the weather. · Current roster on file. · Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 01/07/2025. · Children’s records are complete. · Employee’s records are complete. · 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 03/05/2025 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 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-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 deficiency and LIC9102s for advisories. 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 Stephanie Daniels, 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 Stephanie Daniels.