Routine inspection·May 9, 2024

On 05/09/2024 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tiffanie Diep and Raymond Moorehead arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPAs toured inside and outside of the home, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Licensee Maria Gadea\342\200\231s adult child/assistant (S2) was also present during the inspection. Normal days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. During the inspection, Licensee requested to make the office on limits. The office will be made on-limits effective today, May 9, 2024. Per Licensee\342\200\231s request, the off-limits areas will now include: the master bedroom, back house, and pool area. The facility was not operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Upon entry into the facility, LPAs observed seven children present in the home with Licensee and S2, five of whom were infants. Appropriate supervision was provided during the inspection. A working telephone was present with current number on file. An appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by Licensee during the inspection. LPAs observed a fireplace in the home. Licensee stated the fireplace is not currently in operation and will maintain supervision to ensure children's safety. All hazardous items were stored inaccessible to children. Toxins were locked. There are no weapons present in the home per Licensee. Licensee understands all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible to children in care according to Title 22 Regulations. Continues on LIC 809-C Continued from LIC 809 (Page 2) Facility is a one-story home. Verification of control of property on file (Mortgage Statement). Facility sketches, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Notification of Parents' Rights poster (PUB 394) were posted. Preventive health and safety training was completed on 12/16/2005. Pediatric CPR and first aid certification expires on 01/21/2025 . Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires on 01/06/2025 . The backyard has an in-ground pool area that is fenced according to Title 22 Regulations, and LPAs observed the gate to self-close and self-latch. LPAs advised Licensee to conduct maintenance on the pool gate to allow a smoother latching. Licensee understands all bodies of water, including in-ground and above-ground pools, hot tubs, spas, and ponds, must be inaccessible to children in care and be properly covered or fenced according to Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified prior to installation of these and similar bodies of water. Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys were present. A current roster of children was on file. Documentation of fire and disaster drills was not on file; last drill was conducted on 09/23/2023 . Children\342\200\231s records were not complete. LPAs did not observe completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plans (LIC 9227) for two out of two infants under 12 months. LPAs provided a copy of the LIC 9227. LPAs did not observe 15-minute sleeping logs for three out of five infants under 24 months. LPAs did not observe required immunizations records for two out of seven children. Staff records were not complete. LPAs did not observe documentation of required immunizations for Licensee and S2 was maintained. Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting e-mail at UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov . Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from their facility via e-mail to Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov . The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at (951) 782-4200. Resident and/or staff records reviewed during today\342\200\231s inspection indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. Continued from LIC 809-C (Page 3) Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of five days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs 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. LPAs 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the e-mail address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE Tool, please send e-mail inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Continued from LIC 809-C (Page 4) See attached LIC 9102 for advisory notes. Based on LPAs\342\200\231 observations, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. LPAs Tiffanie Diep and Raymond Moorehead informed the licensee, Maria Gadea, that this report dated 05/09/2024 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there was an immediate risk to the safety of children in care. LPAs also informed Licensee that this report dated 05/09/2024 documents four Type B citations. Type B citations are a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPAs informed Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/09/2024 that documents any Type A citation 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 Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child\342\200\231s file for verification. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Gadea. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no registered sex offenders (RSO) living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in the Field Automation System. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.