Routine inspection·March 12, 2025

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Perla Ordones and Eric Ramos arrived at the facility to conduct a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. Licensee submitted an application for an increase in capacity which was also addressed during the visit. LPAs 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; 07:00AM – 05:00PM. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Entire second floor, garage, and pool area. 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 07/2025. · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 07/2025. · Health & Safety Certificate – completed on · During visit, LPAs observed that a five-foot-tall mesh-type fencing has been installed that surrounds the entirety of the in-ground pool to prevent direct access, including the outer windows and sliding glass door, from the home. Additionally, fencing contains a gate with a self-latching and self-closing door, which swings away from the pool. Furthermore, LPAs observed that Licensee maintains: a pool alarm that is compliant with ASTM International Standard F2208, a life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard, and a rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. However, during record review, LPAs observed that the Licensee did not have a daily inspection log of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment that is to be conducted before opening the facility. Licensee stated that they did not have a log because they had questions about what needs to be documented on the log. LPAs advised Licensee on requirements listed in Health and Safety Code 1596.814 and AB2866. 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, safe and age appropriate toys. · Current roster on file. · Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 02/05/2025. · Children’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 03/12/2025 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 LPAs 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. LPAs 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. Prior to submitting application of increase of capacity for approval, Plan of Correction(s) (POC) need to be submitted and approved. 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 Laura Perez, 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 Laura Perez.