Routine inspection (3-year)·December 11, 2023

On 12/11/2023 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required annual inspection at the Fernandez Family Child Care Home . Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Dawn Fernandez, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Individuals that reside in the home include 5 adults (licensee, licensee spouse, and 3 adult children) and 2 grandchildren. Per Guardian, all adults in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance. This is a large family childcare facility. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. During the inspection, LPA observed 12 childcare children ( one 5 months, two 1 year olds, Five 3 years old and Four 4 years old ) with Licensee and her assistants . Per the Licensing Information System, annual facility fees were current. 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 two-story 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a kitchen, living room, formal dining room, laundry room, family room, and garage. The garage is used for storage only, and no childcare activities are conducted there. There is a pool on the premises. The following areas are used for daycare: Daycare is provided in the family room, dining room, and living room. Children use the bathroom located near the family room. Children have access to the kitchen and backyard. Off-limit areas include the home's entire gated upstairs, the downstairs office, and the garage. A barricade is on the bottom and top staircase; the licensee is reminded that barricades (s) must remain in place during daycare hours if children under 5 years old are in care. · Dining Room/ Family Room/ Living Room: In the designated playroom, LPA observed adequate age-appropriate toys, books, games, napping mats, and hygienic diaper-changing equipment. The carpets and other materials were observed to be in good condition. · Children's bathroom: The bathroom was the tour. LPA observed the bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The toilet was inspected, and the sink/toilet is in operable condition. The toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. · Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen was inspected to ensure dangerous items were inaccessible to children (Safety latches). All sharp utensils, poisons, and medications are unavailable to children in the kitchen, with child safety latches on cabinet doors and drawers. Sharp knives are kept in a butcher block in the kitchen. · Backyard (outdoor): The backyard was inspected; the children use the outdoor backyard 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. There are small, age-appropriate play structures and toys on the right side of the backyard. There is a area for active play. There is a gated above-ground swimming pool on the left side of the backyard. Other: · AC/Heating Unit was observed. The 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 · Bodies of water: Pre the licensee, there were bodies of water in the home. LPA observed the fences are at least five feet high and constructed so that they do not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. PA observed the barriers; gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close, and have a self-latching device no more than six inches from the top. Pool covers shall be strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the pool is not in use. · Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children. · Food: The licensee is enrolled in the Food program. The licensee will provide Breakfast, lunch, and snacks. · Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) : LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green and located in the kitchen, which is inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall. · Fireplace: The fireplace was observed in the living room and is screened to make it inaccessible to the children. · Hanging window blind cords : The cords are inaccessible to children. · Isolation area (Illness): Per the licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, they will be separated from other children and stay in dining room area. · Medications and cleaning solutions : Detergents/cleaning compounds are in the upper kitchen cabinet, inaccessible to the children. Medications are in the off-limits bedroom. · Napping: Children will nap in designated areas with adult supervision. LPA observed 12 cots in the closet. · Pets: No pet · 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. LPA reviewed the following Documentation: · Child files : LPA observed 5 children's files, and the records were found ( incomplete and missing forms ) to be in order with the required forms. · CPR/First Aid: LPA observed that the licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with an expiration date of 08/2024 . · 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. · 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 observed 2 infants have LIC 9227, and the Sleeping log is also in each infant's file, · The licensee post all required information. · Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee has completed and renewed the online mandated reporter training on 2024 (needs to be renewed in 2 years). · Staff Personnel File: LPA observed 2 staff information. The file contained all required licensing documents. The following information was discussed with the licensee : o A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family childcare home in accordance with Health and Safety code sections 1596.848(b) and (c). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and other items that fall into that category. o Capacity, Roster requirements, and Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). o 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 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. o Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. o Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations and anyone who assists in providing care. The 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. o Licenses were 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 form LIC624B. o 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. o Mandatory Forms for the children's and assistant files. o 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 o Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. o The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. o 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). o 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). o The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No deficiency was cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Dawn Fernandez.