Routine inspection·June 14, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with Licensee, Monica Duran who guided analyst on a tour of the facility for the One Year Required inspection. This is a tri level house with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, dining room/classroom, playroom, attached garage and backyard. Per Licensee the playroom, dining room/classroom, kitchen and bathroom located on the first floor of the home are utilized for the family child care activity area. Per licensee off-limit areas of the home include all bedrooms, the two additional bathrooms, and the deck located of the dining room/classroom. The off limit areas were inaccessible via child safety gates located at the base of the stairs and locked door. Upon arrival, LPA observed 12 children in care (3 infants) with the Licensee and one assistant providing supervision. Current days and hours of operation 24 hours a day seven days a week. Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. According to Licensee all medications and cleaning products are stored in the off limits pantry area of the home. Sharp knives were stored in an inaccessible area. The laundry area and cleaning products were inaccessible. Per recorded documentation Fire/earthquake drills were last completed in May 2022. Safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials were present. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operable. Per Licensee no one smokes in the home. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, no baby bouncers saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/ play equipment were observed on the premises. The kitchen is the designated area for ill children in the child care. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one Per Licensee, there are zero firearms stored in the home . The home has a fireplace which is surrounded by a wooden gate and therefore inaccessible to the children in care. Child safety gates are located at the top and bottom of the multiple stairs within the home. Electrical outlets and window cords were inaccessible. Bathroom: Toilet, sink, faucet were clean and operable. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, nail polish. A changing area is in the classroom. Outdoor: The outdoor play area was inspected and play equipment was observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed a large wooden play structure with swings, climbing walls, a slide and platforms for the children to utilize. The climbing equipment was placed on gravel and anchored to the ground. LPA reminded the Licensee to regularly monitor the play equipment for potential hazards. Per Licensee, the family has one dog who is current on shots. CPR/First Aid expires 06/13/2023 and mandated reporter training expires on 06/11/2024. Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA reviewed ten child files, the Licensees and two assistant files. Three of the ten child files reviewed were infants files. LPA observed that one of one file for a child under 12 months of age did not have an individual infant sleeping plan (LIC 9227) within the infants file. The individual infant sleeping plan is a required document for children under 12 months of age therefore a type B citation was issued for regulation 102425(c) Infant Safe Sleep. In addition, LPA record reviewed showed the Licensee is documenting the time the infant (0-24 months) fell asleep, along with how long the infant slept, the sleep position and the initials of staff person however the Licensee is not documenting the time of each 15 minute check for example 1:00, 1:15, 1:30. 1:45. LPA advised the Licensee to document the time of each 15 minute check as required. A Technical Advisory notice was issued to the Licensee. Based on LPAs record review the staff files were complete during this inspection. All adults living/residing in the home are fingerprint cleared and associated. Report continued on page three Report continued from page two Documents Provided and/or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Roster, Postings, Safe Sleep. The following were observed: Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB394), Roster (LIC9040), License, Emergency and Disaster Information (LIC610A). The following was discussed with the licensee: Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is he/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensing must have the facility\342\200\231s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. 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 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. Report continued on page four Report continued from page three On January 1, 2018, or before March 30, 2018, a person who is a licensed childcare provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the online mandated reporter training and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years. @www.mandatereporterca.com. **Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements Summary: This bill amends Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 1596.859, 1596.8595, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve the transparency of licensing records and to ensure that parents/guardians using a licensed childcare facility are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children. \302\2471597.622 Employees or volunteers at family day care home; immunization requirements; records; exemptions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. 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 There is an on-Duty Worker/Officer is available to answer any questions and concerns at (661) 202-3318. Department hours of operation not including state holidays are Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm 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/inspection-process . Report continued from page four Based on LPAs record review there was one type B citation and one technical violation issued today regarding Infant Safe Sleep. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Monica Duran.