Routine inspection·October 13, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rachel Zeron arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection and inspect the Licensee's converted garage that has been cleared by the Chino Valley Fire Department on 09/26/2023. LPA 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 7:30 am - 5:30 pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Living room, Kitchen, all bedrooms, Laundry room, hallway bathroom \302\267 The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios \302\267 The Licensee and assistant provider are 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 Weapons are not present . Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \302\267 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 \302\267 Verification of control of property on file (owner) \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires 12/2023 \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed Mandated Reporter expires 11/2023 \302\267There 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 10/06/2023 \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 observed Staff 1 interacting with the children at the facility and was not fingerprint cleared. A citation and civil penalty was issued. 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 [or 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. 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 [or facility representative] 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 s See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The converted garage area was inspected and meets Title 22 regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Liliana Lopez. LPA informed Licensee that this report dated 10/13/2023 document(s)\302\240 (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or Personal Rights of children in care. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) was provided to facility during this inspection. LIC 9224/Type A citation(s) must be provided to parents/guardian of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for the verification. A civil penalty has been assessed during this inspection, payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the \342\200\234California Department of Social Services\342\200\235. You will receive an invoice in the mail. Do not send money until you receive your invoice. Do not send cash.