Routine inspection (3-year)·January 9, 2024

On 1/9/2024 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath and Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Valdez – Carrillo Family Child Care. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Diane Carrillo, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Individuals that reside in the home include 2 adults (licensee, licensee’s father) and no children. During this inspection, 0 childcare children were present. Per the licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per the licensee, she does not have children who need IMS at this time. The home is set up as follows: This is a single-story with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom home, a kitchen, a living room, formal dining, a family room, a classroom ( separate from the main), and no garage. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. There is no pool, spa, or other bodies of water on the premises. Main Area : . Main care is provided in a separate detached room behind the main house. Children use the bathroom located inside the child care room. Children have access to a portion of the backyard. · Classroom: In the classroom, the designated playroom, LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are games and books on the premises of this facility. There are mats on the floor with educational/learning activities. The carpets were observed to be in good condition. A TV plays educational videos for children. · Children's bathroom (#1): Bathroom: Children will use the bathroom down the hall to the left. The bathroom was the tour. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The toilet was inspected sink/toilet is in operable condition. The toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. All poison and medications are inaccessible to children with child safety latches on the sink cabinet. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. Ø Backyard: The backyard was inspected; The outdoor backyard is used by the children for outside play. The backyard is gated all around. The outdoor play area was observed to be free of hazards and loose and sharp parts. Children play in the backyard. Off-limit : Off-limit areas Off limit areas include the home's entire main house and the gated portions of the backyard. Ø Others: · AC/Heating Unit / Swamp Cooler unit was observed. AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home and is inaccessible to children via barrels blocking access to the AC unit. / The swamp cooler unit is inaccessible to children. · Bodies of water: Pre the licensee, there were no bodies of water in the home. There is a decorative water fountain that has no water. · Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children. · Food: The licensee is Not enrolled in Food program. · Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) : LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (3A10BC) reading in Green and located in the classroom, inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall. · Fireplace: No fireplace in the classroom · Hanging window blind cords : No window cords. · Incidental Medical Services (IMS): 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. · Isolation area (Illness): Per the licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, they will be separated from other children and stay in the classroom away from the other children · Medications and cleaning solutions : Detergents/cleaning compounds are in the main house. Medications are in the off-limits bedroom. · Napping: The licensee has all school age Children will not nap. LPA observed 6 mats in the closet. · Overnight Care: According to the licensee does not provide overnight care. · Pets: There are one small dog (off-limit house). They have current vaccinations. The dog does not interact with children. · Phone service: There is a working landline or cell phone · Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable. · The First Aid kit is in the key-locked closet, inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed to be complete with supplies and a first aid manual . · Transportation : The licensee does provide transportation for children. The licensee has a valid California driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration. · Weapons or Firearms: Per the licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility at this time. LPA does not observe any firearms. Documentation: · Child files : LPA reviewed 3 children's records. The records are incomplete and missing forms. Or LPA observed that 8 children's files contained all required licensing documents. · CPR/First Aid: LPA observed licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with an expiration date (of 06/2024) 1 hour of nutrition training, (8) hours of Preventive Health and Safety Training. · Criminal Record: Pre Guardian, all adults in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance. · Facility fees: Per Licensing Information System, annual facility fees were current. · Fire Drill and Disaster Drill: Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and performed on 01/02/2024 . · Immunization: The licensee and her assistant have the required immunizations (MMR and DTaP). The licensee and her assistant provided a written statement declining the influenza vaccination. · Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and Sleeping Log: LPA shared the information with the licensee. Per the licensee, NO infant (0-12 months) is enrolled in the facility. · The licensee does not has posted as required the Facility License , Earthquake Preparedness and Parents' Rights Poster · Mandated Reporter Training : The licensee has completed and renewed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com on 10/27/2019 · Staff Personnel File: LPA observed 1 staff information. The file contained all required licensing documents. LPA observed LIC 508, 9052, IZ, TB test, LIC 9108, Mandated Reporter Training, and CPR/First Aid certificates. · Staffing Ratio and Capacity: This is a arge family childcare facility. During the inspection, LPA observed 0 children The following information was discussed with the licensee : ü Mandatory Forms for the children's files and provider's files. ü Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both. ü The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. ü Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, and Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children's and provider's files and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. ü Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations and anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that the inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility's phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. ü Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B ü The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). ü Criminal Record Statement: Licensee [or facility representative] 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 support or exemption prior to the 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. ü Safe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the licensee [or facility representative] 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 the licensee [facility representative] 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. ü A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety code sections 1596.848(b) and (c). ü Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. ü Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. ü 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). ü State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucer, and other items that fall into that category. ü Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. n Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months. They are also now in Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov ü The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ü A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to the licensee. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee Diane Carrillo.