Routine inspection·June 5, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ibitoye met with Licensee,Alba Cornejo, who guided the analyst on a facility tour for a Annual/Random inspection. This is a single story 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with kitchen, dining,laundry room, and garage. There is no pool/or body of water on the premises. Family members residing in the home include three adults (Licensee, licensee spouse, licensee dad) and six children. Days/hours of operation Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 6 pm. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Upon arrival, no children in care. Physical Plant: The home is clean and orderly, the fireplace is screened, age-appropriate toys and play equipment, a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, and a 2A10BC Fire Extinguisher, no one smokes in the home. No weapon/firearms, facility sketch complete and current, off-limit areas include Bedroom #1, Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3, Kitchen, Garage. LPA observed key locks on door to Bedroom #3 and safety locks on Bedroom #1 and Bedroom #2. Childcare Area : Per Licensee, the living room will be utilized for the Family Child Care (upon entry). LPA observed age-appropriate furniture for the children that is in good repair. There are toys and books on the premises of this facility. LPA observed appropriate napping equipment. There is a locked hallway closet in the childcare area for storage and supplies. All unused electrical outlets are covered. The isolation area is a small child sofa near the dining area until the parent can pick up the child.The First Aid Kit was observed complete with supplies and a first aid manual. Transportation will be provided. The blinds are cordless. The home is inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, and proper ventilation. There is a working telephone (cell) . The home has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. The fireplace was observed in the living room and is covered with shelving in front. The kitchen was inspected there were no hazardous or dangerous items. All the sharp utensils and knives were stored inside the kitchen cabinet to the left of the stove up high. The refrigerator/ freezer was inspected, and both were clean and in good repair. Dining/seating for at least six children were counted. Detergents/cleaning compounds are kept in the off-limits Garage. Medications are stored in the locked hallway closet. Bathroom: The Bathroom (in the hallway on the left) was toured and inspected the sink/toilet are operable. There were no shampoos, mouthwash, razors, poisons, or medications. The cabinets and drawers were locked with a magnetic lock. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. Outdoor: The backyard was inspected. The backyard is fenced all around. There is grass and concreted area for active play. There is a swing and slide set that is anchored to the ground. There is a play structure anchored to the ground (ladder redirected). There are age-appropriate toys and bikes for play. LPA observed a small pet dog in the backyard (gated, separate area). The dog is vaccinated and per Licensee, will not interact with the day care children. The AC/Heating Unit is on the right side of the home in the front yard. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. The licensee has CPR/First Aid 02/05/2025 and the Mandated Reporter expires 02/27/2025. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The following was discussed with the Licensee: 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 daycare. Per the Licensee no one 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 . The license advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. The licensee was 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 the 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. The licensee advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for 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 the 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. Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "childcare" 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. The 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. The 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, before 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 childcare home and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family childcare 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 the licensee and also instructed the 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. 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 platforms. 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. 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. No deficiency. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Licensee Alba Cornejo