Routine inspection·March 23, 2022

On 3/23/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fabiola Diaz met with licensee Norma Hinojosa for unannounced annual/1 year inspection. During the inspection there were 4 day care children. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Present in the facility were licensee's mother, two adult children, and son in-law. The home is a one story home with a partially fenced front yard, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, laundry room, office, fenced backyard, 2 sheds, and guest house. The off-limit areas are all bedrooms, laundry room, 2 sheds, backyard, guest house, office, and fish pond. Today at around 10 am, LPA observed a fish pond surrounded with a wire fence, with its openings not meeting Title 22. On about 1/4 of the fencing, there were concrete blocks and dirt next to the fence, making the fence be less than five feet high. The rest of the 3/4 of the fencing was at least 5 ft high. The gate on the fence did not meet Title 22, as it was made by a white picket fence screwed on to the entrance. The white picket fence was placed vertically, creating a latter-like gate. The gate did not self close and self latch. 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, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector that meet regulations. 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. Report continues on 809C................ Licensee has all of her immunization records current. Children's roster and a fire drill log were observed. Licensee's CPR/First aid card had an expiration date of 1/26/24. Mandated Reporter Training for licensee had an expiration date of 6/30/23. Licensee understands training must be complete every two years. LPA observed 3 out of 4 complete children's files. Licensee stated that one of the children is new and the parents are still working on that child's packet. A technical assistance note was provided to licensee. Licensee explained she has liability insurance. 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. LPA Fabiola Diaz informed licensee Norma Hinojosa that this report dated 3/23/22 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Fabiola Diaz informed the licensee Norma Hinojosa to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 3/23/22 that documents any Type A citations 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. 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 deficiencies on LIC809 D...