Routine inspection·April 24, 2025

On 4/24/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carla Polanco met with qualified assistant Juana Valenicia, who is Licensee's daughter. During today's visit, Licensee Olivia Valencia, was not present on the FCCH premises. Today's visit was for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were eight children present at the start of inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Sunday, 23 hours a day. All adults subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. 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. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the downstairs bedroom, laundry room, garage and entire upstairs. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed playroom area with age appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Outdoor play space is fenced. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Report continues on LIC809-C.... Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on file. LPA observed a current roster, LPA did not observe documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. License was reminded to conduct fire drills. Licensee's immunization records are available in the facility file. Current EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid, as well as current Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter certification were not observed. Assistant states that both she and Licensee have completed the training's, but she was unable to locate the certificates. Assistant was reminded to keep documentation readily available for any department visits. Licensee does not carry liability insurance; Liability insurance waiver was observed in children\342\200\231s files. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes. LPA provided copies of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants under 12 months. This provider is not currently providing Incidental medical Services (IMS) to children in care. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the assistant. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. There were no deficiencies cited during today's visit.