Follow-up·October 28, 2021

On 10/28/2021 at 10:20am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samantha Clenista made an unannounced inspection to address the licensee's application for an increase of capacity from having 8 children to 14 children. Fire clearance for the increase of capacity was approved on 09/30/2021. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee, Gabriela Barbosa Araujo and proceeded to tour the facility to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. LPA observed 6 children in care, 3 who are infants. Also present was Licensee's boyfriend, Nicholas Thatcher, Licensee's helper, Cecilia Esparza, and Sign Language teacher, Laura Greer. All children and staff were observed playing outside in the backyard. Appropriate ratio and capacity were observed along with supervision. Licensee stated she utilizes the following areas for childcare: bathroom located in the hallway of the home, daycare room #1, #2, and #3. Off limit areas include: two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry room, water heater closet and backyard shipping container. There are several steps from the home to the backyard which Licensee states the children do not use the steps, however, she provides 100% supervision during backyard activities. The off limit areas are inaccessible via gates, latches, and/or locks. Outside play area consists of canopies used for shade, age appropriate furniture and toys, pond that has rocks filled to the top to refrain from water accumulation, and a raised rose bush bed that has thorns sticking out of it. Licensee stated she has firearms and ammunition on site, which LPA inspected and were observed to be stored per regulation. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. LPA observed no bodies of water on the property. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational located in day care room #1. There is a working telephone and email address for this facility which on file. Last documented fire drill was on 09/09/2021. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 05/16/2022. Licensee has required immunization\342\200\231s per SB792 and has completed Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 07/19/2022. All individuals 18-years-old and up who reside and work at the facility are criminal background cleared. Licensee was hereby reminded of the following: to report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms, ensure that all adults living or working in the home have criminal background clearances to avoid civil penalties associated with this requirement; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA discussed information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA provided technical assistance regarding the Infant Sleep Plan and Safe Sleep Log documents. LPA reviewed safe sleep logs that Licensee maintains for all the infants (0-24 months) and observed them to be complete and in compliance. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA directed Licensee to website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing to receive important updates and information regarding COVID-19 guidelines. Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Cente rs and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . An e xit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with the Licensee. No deficiencies cited during this inspection. Once LPA receives correction of making backyard rose bushes inaccessible, a large license for a capacity of 14 children may be granted upon final file review. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.