Facility-requested visit·August 20, 2024

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management in response to a request to increase the license capacity to a Large Family Child Care home. The required fire clearance was granted on 8/14/2024. 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 through Friday, 7:00am to 5:30pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms, laundry room, and back patio The facility 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 current number on file \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. \302\267 All hazardous items are NOT stored inaccessible to children \302\267 Toxins are locked \302\267 Weapons are not present at the facility, per licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \302\267 Facility is located on the first floor of an apartment complex \302\267 Verification of control of property on file (Rental/Lease Agreement) \302\267 The Licensee has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 12 children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the Licensee is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 14 children. \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training completed on 12/6/2023 by the Licensee \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 3/2026 \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 4/2/2022 \302\267 There is a pool located on the apartment complex premises which remains locked and requires a key to unlock. \302\267 Clean, safe and age appropriate toys \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file \342\200\223 Last drill conducted on 3/1/2024 \302\267 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 8/20/2024 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. \302\267 The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 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. LPA Samuel Lopez informed licensee Lesbia Monroy Almenara that this report dated August 20, 2024 document(s) (1) 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 Samuel Lopez informed the licensee Lesbia Monroy Almenara to provide a copy of this licensing report dated August 20, 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 notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Prior to authorizing the increase in capacity, the licensee is required to: 1. Submit plan of correction regarding the citation issued during today's inspection 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. 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 report was reviewed with the licensee Lesbia Monroy Almenara.