Routine inspection (3-year)·January 18, 2024

On 01/18/2024 at 8:25 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Licensee Susana Gonzalez and granted entry to tour the facility inside and out. LPA reviewed records and observed and/or discussed the following: The licensee and 4 adults present at the home. The licensee agrees to update the LIC279 Application form, the LIC610 Emergency Disaster plan, the LIC999A Facility Sketches for the Home and Yard, with the reported changes discussed during the annual inspection. The licensee has changed the days and hours of operation as indicated below. Normal days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends upon request. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Garage and the Entire 2 nd Floor. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domain: Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Records, Facility Administration, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC809D. The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. LPA took a census of 9 children in care. \302\267 The Licensee is present in the home and has ensured that children in care are supervised. LPA observed the licensee with 2 assistants, however later determined they did not obtain a criminal background clearance. \302\267 When temporarily absent from the home, the Licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise children. At this time the licensee is in the process of hiring a qualified assistant. \302\267 A working telephone is present. \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed and tagged by the fire department and needle in the green; a smoke detector was tested and operating. No carbon monoxide detector device present in the home. The licensee stated they just replaced the smoke alarms in the home and the previous smoke alarm was a combination device. The new devices were inspected and do not detect Carbon monoxide gas. \302\267 All hazardous items are NOT inaccessible, this includes detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children located in the garage. The Licensee set up the 2 car garage as an open area for parents and children to enter the facility, and which was designated as an Off-Limit area on 05/04/2022. Licensing Program Analyst observed the off-limit garage area open to children and families. LPA observed fishing poles, 2 cans of raid killer and off spray, large containers of liquid pesticides, miscellaneous cleaning supplies, yard equipment, landscaping supplies, and automotive liquid oils and supplies. An unlocked refrigerator located in the garage contained several bottles of drinking alcohol and prescription medications. No children were in the garage at the time of inspection and the licensee closed the garage in the presence of the licensee to make off-limits \302\267 Storage of poisons are NOT inaccessible to children and are NOT locked. At 10:29 AM LPA observed kitchen knives, Clorox bleach clean-up spray and bleach wipes accessible to children in unlocked lower kitchen cabinets. \302\267 A fireplace in the home was observed to have a screen. \302\267 No guns or weapons present as stated by the Licensee. Licensee Susana Gonzalez, understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations. \302\267 Stairs are not observed to be barricaded on 01/18/2024 where children under 5 years of age are present and in care. The licensee stated they removed the barrier due to one of the latches braking. \302\267 Home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. \302\267 Clean, Safe and age-appropriate toys and equipment are NOT present for indoors. LPA observed a baby bouncer. The licensee stated a parent brought it for their child and removed the equipment to the garage. No children were observed in the bouncer at the time of the inspection. Clean, Safe and age-appropriate toys were observed for outdoor activities. \302\267 Outdoor play areas are fenced and/or appropriate supervision is present. \302\267 Verification of control of property on file by rental agreement on 03/01/2022. \302\267 Property owner/landlord notification and consent on file 03/08/2022. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid training on 12/02/2023; Card expires on 12/02/2025. \302\267 Health, Safety and Nutrition Certificate - completed on 06/25/2017, NO LEAD CERTIFICATE ON FILE. \302\267 Mandated reporter General: Not on file; AB 1207 Child Care Expired: 09/2023 \302\267 Fire clearance: 05/03/2022, \302\267 Documentation of fire/earthquake drills to be conducted every six months, Last drill 01/04/2024 at 10:30 AM. \302\267 There are no bodies of water, 01/18/2024. Licensee Susana Gonzalez, 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 Children\342\200\231s files are complete were not complete; 4 infants missing sleep logs, No children on LIC9040 Facility roster, 3 children missing LIC9150, 1 child missing immunization records, LIC9227 not updated. \302\267 Staff\342\200\231s files are NOT complete: 2 Staff present did not have files for review and did not receive a criminal record clearance prior to working at the facility. Staff files were reviewed for staff not present and were not complete. A total of 4 staff missing immunizations for Measles, pertussis and Influenza or letter to decline, record of TB screenings, proof of Mandated Reporter Training, 3 staff LIC9108, LIC9052. \302\267 A review of staff records on 01/18/2024 indicates that 2 staff present and caring for daycare children who require caregiver background checks have not received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 1 staff present began employment in 06/2023 and a 2 nd staff present began employment on 01/17/2024. At 8:34 AM the licensee Susana Gonzalez, stated that she has 3 hired staff who are all out for personal reasons and therefore the licensee stated they needed to find substitutes but by admission stated the assistants present and not present have not completed the fingerprint process. 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. 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 Licensee Susana Gonzalez, 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. LPA Susan Brewer, discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Susana Gonzalez 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 S. Gonzalez, 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . Deficiencies were issued on today\342\200\231s date for 2 Type A violations and Type B violations. LPA Susan Brewer, informed licensee Susana Gonzalez that this report dated 01/18/2024 document(s) 2 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, LPA Susan Brewer, informed the licensee Susana Gonzalez, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 01/18/2024 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 Civil Penalty has been assessed during this inspection 01/18/2024. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the \342\200\234California Department of Social Services\342\200\235. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Susana Gonzalez.