Facility-requested visit·November 8, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annelise Villa conducted a Capacity Increase inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee Olivia Castro Gutierrez. The requested capacity is 14. The fire department has granted a fire clearance. Licensee is advised that as a family childcare home operating at full capacity, she must adhere to the following: Operate with a Maximum of 14 children in care with no more than 2 Infants, also must have 3 school age children enrolled. Or Max. 12 Capacity with no more than 4 infants. A Qualified Assistant must be present when more than 8 children are in care. Upon arrival, LPA observed 6 children in care. The family members residing in the home are Licensee, Licensee\342\200\231s husband, and two adult children. Applicant presented evidence of property control. LPA confirmed with applicant that all adults residing and working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. The Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm with a license capacity of 14 children. LPA went over the childcare ratios for a large family home with applicant and provided applicant a copy. Physical Plant: This is a two story 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with kitchen/dining, living room, formal dining room, den, laundry room and garage. There is no pool/spa or body of water on the premises. Main care is provided in the living room. Children also have access to the dining area, family room, and bedroom #1. Children use the bathroom in hallway on the right. Off limit areas include all upstairs areas, including bedroom #2, #3 and #4, bathroom #2 and #3, laundry room and garage. Drawers and lower cabinets in kitchen/bathroom are either latched or do not contain any hazardous items. There is an operational smoke alarm and fire extinguisher maintained in the home. The home has electrical outlet covers throughout and maintains a First Aid Kit. There are adequate age appropriate toys, books, games, and napping mats/hygienic diaper changing equipment. The outdoor play area is a fenced yard, which is free of hazards and has sufficient toys. There are no firearms present in the home and there is no smoking on the premises as stated by Licensee. Continued on LIC 809-C The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable condition. LPA observed the required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is fully charged in the kitchen. The facility sketch is complete and current, there is working telephone (land line and cell). Fire/Disaster Drills document are maintained current. Safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials were observed. Electrical outlets are inaccessible. LPA reminded licensee, no baby bouncer saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment are allowed on the premises. There is age appropriate napping (cots) equipment. There are no window cords (tied high) accessible to children. Bathroom: Children use bathroom #1 located on the right side of the hallway. Shower was observed to be free of hazards. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, nail polish. Toilet and faucet are clean and operable. Kitchen: The home has a clean and fully stocked clean refrigerator/freezer. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are be provided. Licensee is advised food brought from the children\342\200\231s home shall be properly stored, labeled, and dated. Licensee is not a participant in a food program. Outdoor: Children play in the back yard. The play area is clear and clean of debris, play area is fenced and gated all around, play yard has grass and cement for play time. LPA observed the outdoor air conditioner in the backyard to be inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed age appropriate toys for children. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies (thermometer) readily available. Licensee has a valid CPR/First Aid certification, and Mandated Reporter is maintained current. Licensee is reminded First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter must be renewed every two years. 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. Documents Provided and/or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Roster, Postings, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP, Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC9227), Large Child Care Ratio Packet , and Lead Poisoning flyer's. Continued on LIC 809-C The following were observed/discussed and or provided: Seat Belt Safety, Safe Sleep poster observed, forms required for children file (LIC311D), Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB394), Roster (LIC9040), License, Staffing and Ratio (capacity limitations handout provided), Emergency and Disaster Information (LIC610A, LIC9148), Lead Flyer Requirement, liability insurance (LIC282) must have signed form on file if no liability insurance. Names of all adults living in the home: All adults living/residing in the home are fingerprint cleared and associated. 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 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. PIN 22-01-CCLD dated 5/23/22: Individuals who hold a criminal record clearance or exemption must notify the Department within ten (10) calendar days of any change to their mailing address to ensure effective communication related to a criminal record clearance or exemption. Providers and Licensees are encouraged to ensure individuals on their employee/staff rosters are aware of this new requirement. Continued on LIC 809-C Individuals may update their mailing address with the Department in various ways, including: logging into their Guardian account; sending an email to Guardian@dss.ca.gov; calling the customer service line at 888-422-5669; sending a request to update by fax at (916) 754-4589; or mailing the address change information to: Care Provider Management Bureau, 744 P Street MS T9-15-62, Sacramento, CA 95814 Mandatory licensing forms for the children\342\200\231s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter ( www.mandatedreporterca.com ) were reviewed, to be completed every two years; Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee made aware that it is his/her/their 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; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care. Licensee currently does not have Child Care Insurance. Per Licensee no on smokes in the home. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents. Licensee advised how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov . A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. Licensee advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to part obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed. Continued on LIC 809-C Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "child care" room; Room additions to the family child care home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. Licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition or construction. 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. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee's and also instructed Licensee to visit 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. Continued on LIC 809-C Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov . A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. If you have questions regarding this PIN, please contact CPMB at 888-422-5669 or Guardian@dss.ca.gov for assistance. The Department will convey all new information through PINs. Please sign up to be notified here and visit the Department\342\200\231s website for the latest PINs. As a result of this inspection, it was determined Licensee is ready for a large family child care home license. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee. This report was read and provided to Licensee on this date. Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.