Routine inspection·June 18, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rachel Zeron arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPAs toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday 6:30am -6:30pm/ (Summer hours)Tuesday and Thursday 6:30am - 6:30pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Entire upstairs, garage and backyard \302\267 The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios \302\267 The Licensee is present in the home and have ensured that children in care are supervised at this time \302\267 A working telephone is present \302\267 Fully-charged fire extinguisher is available at the facility. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present and were tested by the licensee during this inspection and found to be functioning. \302\267 All hazardous items are inaccessible, this includes: detergents, cleaning compounds, and other items which could pose a danger to children \302\267 Storage of poisons is inaccessible to children and locked \302\267 There is a properly barricaded fireplace \302\267 \302\267 Guns and ammunition are key-locked separately. As stated by the licensee, all firearms are unloaded. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations Stairs are barricaded at the bottom at this time Home is clean and orderly, with air-conditioning and ventilation for safety and comfort \302\267 Safe and appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. \302\267 The side Yard and the backyard Outdoor play areas are fenced or appropriate supervision is present Verification of control of property on file (rental agreement) \302\267 Landlord notification and consent on file Facility Sketch, Earthquake Preparedness & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted \302\267 Licensee's Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 05/2025 Licensee's Mandated Reporter expired, Licensee will update training \302\267 Licensee's Health & Safety Certificate - completed \302\267 There are no bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Clean, safe and age appropriate toys Documentation of fire drills on file. The most recent disaster drill was conducted on 06/04/2024 \302\267 Each child\342\200\231s file contains a copy of the emergency information card with required information The Department was granted inspection authority as required by the Health and Safety Code 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 section1596.871, 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 5 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. 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-andresources/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. The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov 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)/ (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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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-proces During the exit interview, the Licensee, Christine Montoya confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Christine Montoya.