Routine inspection (3-year)·August 13, 2024

On 8/13/24 at 10:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee Gabriela Barbosa De Araujo (aka Gabriela Thatcher). Present in the home were 5 day care children, 4 children under 24 months. Also, present was the licensee's helper, Thalita De Oliveira Alves. The licensee was provided with the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The resident areas: two-bedroom, one-bath, one-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Licensee states hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. The licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include main day care room, day room, backyard play area and bathroom 1. Off limits areas include entire rest of the house and is inaccessible through the use of a locked door. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard play area for outdoor activity. LPA observed all areas of the backyard, including a portable/inflatable wading pool that was empty at the time of inspection. Licensee stated that the pool continuously drains at the bottom. LPA reminded the licensee that such bodies of water should remain empty when not in use. The licensee stated that she understands that visual supervision is always required during outdoor activities. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children due to safety gates, drawer/cabinet latches, and high placement. Laundry room (in backyard) door is heavy, closes in a secure manner, and is not accessible to children. However, LPA reminded the licensee to keep door closed at all times when children are present. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided. There is a working telephone and email address. Licensee stated that there are no longer firearms or ammunition stored on the premises. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 LPA observed all required postings were posted. Licensee maintains a current roster of the children which LPA obtained during time of inspection. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found to be in order. Staff records were reviewed. Preventative health practices course was completed, which includes lead poison prevention training. Licensee has the required immunizations per SB792. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid is current with an expiration date of 6/1/26. Ms. De Oliveira Alve\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid card expires 6/1/26. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training Certificates per AB1207 expires 8/31/24. Ms. De Oliveira Alve\342\200\231s expires 5/5/26. LPA reminded licensee that Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training Certificates must be renewed every 2 years. Emergency drills are conducted and documented with the last one being on 2/26/24. LPA verified that all adults living or working in the home have been fingerprint cleared and associated. LPA reminded Licensee that all unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. Duty officer number is (619) 767-2248. 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 section 1596.871, 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 conducted child care quality management staff interview with the licensee. 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 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: CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 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/ . Licensee 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-process . No deficiencies cited Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Gabriela Barbosa De Araujo. 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. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided.