Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On June 26, 2023, an unannounced annual/random inspection was made today by Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Barragan and McClain. Present at time of inspection were licensee, two of her children, one guest and 0 day care children. LPA's spoke with
Obdulia Ibarra, Licensee.
LPA tour of the home was conducted the inspection, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch is conducted.
Licensee states there are no weapons or firearms in the hom
e.
There was no spas or pools in the home.
LPA's observed poisons, cleaning compound's, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. There was a fireplace in the home, but it is inaccessible to the children.
Fire extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector and Smoke Detector meets regulations. Currently, Licensee does have 3 dogs. The Licensee was reminded to ensure safety and appropriate supervision If the dogs are ever near the children. There are stairs in the home; however, there was a toddler gate to restrict access to the upstairs. Toys and play equipment that were observed appeared to be safe. There is a working telephone. Adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. Children are supervised when outside in any unfenced play area. There was 0 infant under 12 months old present.
The home is a two story home with a front yard, 4 bedrooms, bonus room, loft, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, family room, nook, den, garage, laundry room, and backyard.
The off-limit areas
: upstairs, and garage. Licensee was notified that prior to any changes of an on-limit to an off-limit area, or vice versa, the department must be notified. LPAs observed fire place to be screened, and stairs are barricaded.
Pediatric CPR/FA is current with expiration date of 08/2024. A child roster is maintained. One child's records were reviewed during this inspection.
LPA's discussed AB 633, Parent Notification Requirements, and the posting of licensing inspection notices and reports.
Hours of operation are 7 AM to 5:30 PM; Monday thru Friday
and other hours as arranged. Licensee states she does not transport children.
Licensee
Obdulia Ibarra, 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.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee
Obdulia Ibarra, 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 also informed licensee
Obdulia Ibarra, 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.
LPA observed that all staff has completed the required mandated reporter training. Currently Mandated expires December 2023. (AB 1207) at website:
www.mandatedreporterca.com
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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
.
No children currently on medication.
LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website
www.ccld.ca.gov
, so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regard to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
.
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.
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
.
No citations were administered during this inspection.
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.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the
Obdulia Ibarra, Licensee.