Follow-up on corrections·December 5, 2024

On December 5, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes conducted a case management deficiencies inspection to address additional information discovered. LPA met with Licensee Martha Lobos. Present during today's inspection were three infants and two school age children with the Licensee providing supervision. The Department discovered through confidential interviews that the Licensee provided care and supervision to child 1 (C1) in the licensee\342\200\231s home for periods of more than 24 hours per day from October 31, 2023, to Friday, November 3, 2023, and September 17, 2024, to September 19, 2024. Licensee stated care is provided 6:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. Licensee confirmed care was provided for over 24 hours to one family two times. A t ype B citation for regulation 102352(f)(1) Definitions is being issued as this was a potential risk to the children in care. Refer to LIC 809D. In addition, the Department discovered through interviews that the licensee failed to meet the reporting requirements. An unusual incident occurred on September 18, 2024, involving child 1 (C1), child 2 (C2), and child 3 (C3) being dropped off at Yucca Valley elementary prior to the school gate opening. Furthermore, the Licensee reported to LPA that on an unknown date the childcare was evacuated due to a fire at the next-door neighbor\342\200\231s home. Licensee confirmed on 10/1/24, that the Department was not notified about the above incidents. These incidents were unusual incidents that threatened the physical, emotional health or safety of the children in care, therefore a report should have been made to the department. A type B citation for regulation 102416.2 (b) Reporting Requirements is being issued as this was a potential risk to the children in care. Refer to LIC 809D. The Department conducted an unannounced inspection to the family child care on October 1, 2024. During the inspection, LPA conducted a review of child 2 (C2) file. When Licensee provided a copy of C2 file, Licensee stated C2 does not have immunization's therefore the License had the parent sign a statement. Report continued on page one Report continued from page two When LPA reviewed C2 file, LPA observed a written statement expressing C2 was not currently receiving the recommended vaccination for their age. C2 did not have a medical exemption. A review of C2 records revealed C2 enrollment date in the family child care was September 17, 2024. Based on record review and information obtained from the Licensee, C2 did not have the required immunizations prior to admission in the family child care. A type B citation was issued for regulation, 102418 (a) Immunizations. Refer to LIC 809D. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Martha Lobos. Appeal rights and a copy of the report were provided to Licensee Martha Lobos.