Routine inspection·July 23, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Rosa Marquez for a required one year visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's adult son and eight day care children. Licensee states her sons girlfriend is in one of the off limit rooms resting as she is not feeling good due to pregnancy. Licensee states she does not interact with the children and stays in the room. LPA did not observe her during visit. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 5:00am to 5:30pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, and two adult sons. A review of staff records on 07/20/2021 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee understands upon notice of the Department to remove an individual from the home, or to exclude an individual from the home, the licensee shall immediately remove the individual and prevents them from returning to the home or having contact with children in care. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the off limits living room. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items inside the home are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. LPA observed a working smoke detector and a working carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: three bedrooms, one bathroom and one living room. The living room, bedrooms and bathrooms are fenced off and not accessible to children. There is a swimming pool in the back of the home that is fenced off to children. Licensee uses a portion of the front yard that is fenced off to the backyard and street. Off limits outdoor: detached garage and entire backyard including pool and locked storage. Licensee has one dog that stays in the fenced off area. Licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 01/10/2023 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 03/26/2021. LPA observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 07/07/2021. LPA reviewed eight children's files and observed all forms are completed and children have current immunization records. Licensee states day care is not insured. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee has immunization records on file. Supervision of children was discussed with licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Licensee understands if she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Safe sleep update: LPA discussed the new “Safe Sleep” regulations with the Licensee including the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) form to the Licensee. LPA reminded the Licensee that infants up to 12 months of age must sleep on their backs, and all infants shall be supervised while they are sleeping, and documentation of sleep checks must be kept in each infant’s file. Infants shall not be swaddled. There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards shall be free of loose articles and objects. LPA discussed Zero Tolerance with $500 immediate civil penalty. An ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected. LPA discussed the requirements of AB633 to licensee and provided her the AB633 fact sheet and licensee understands the requirements. Incidental Medical Services were discussed with the licensee. The licensee is not providing IMS (Incidental Medical Services) at this time. Licensee will submit an updated plan of operation if in the future they provide any IMS services to a child in care. No deficiency was cited. Notice of site visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days.