Routine inspection·April 26, 2022

On 4/26/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fabiola Diaz met with licensee Jessica Alvarez for unannounced annual/1 year inspection. During the inspection there were 12 day care children, two of which were infants. Licensee's daughter was assisting on today's date. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. The home is a one story home with a unfenced front yard, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage, and fenced backyard. The off-limit areas were updated today to: all bedrooms, garage, and left half of backyard. 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. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The house has a working telephone, fully charged fire extinguisher, and working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee stated that the Carbon Monoxide detector is part of her house alarm. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed all the required postings. LPA advised the licensee that if there are any poisons at the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. LPA did not observe bodies of water on premises. Licensee's immunization records were discussed. Children's roster and a fire drill log were discussed. Licensee explained that she did a fire drill at the beginning of the year, but has no documentation of it. A Advisory Note was assessed. Licensee's CPR/First aid card had an expiration date of 2/11/23. Mandated Reporter Training for licensee was not observed. Licensee explained that she took it, but hasn't been able to acquire her certificate. An Advisory Note was assessed. Licensee understands training must be completed every two years. LPA observed children's files missing several LIC forms, including the LIC995A form. A type B citation was assessed. Report continues on 809C................ 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 LPA 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA 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. 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 . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. See Type B deficiency on LIC809-C.