Facility-requested visit·September 14, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA), Tyra Block, conducted an unannounced inspection for a capacity increase with the licensee. This visit is to verify that the licensee remains in substantial compliance with the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing family child care homes. LPA met with licensee, also present was 2 day care children and licensee's adult children. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. Licensee stated First Aid/CPR certification was renewed and will submit proof by email. Mandated reporter training expires 11/2023. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record and child abuse/TB clearances. The single story apartment home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC), carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water on the property, there is a pool located in the complex that is gated and requires a key for entry. Licensee stated that there are no weapons in the home. Licensee has provided landlord notification. The home appears to be large enough to accommodate up to 14 children. Fire clearance was received on 8/18/22. Licensee stated fire drills/ disaster drills have not been conducted. Applicant will be using the following rooms for childcare: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There are no off-limit areas. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard/ patio available for outdoor activities. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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 Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . 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 platform. 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 . Licensee was encouraged to subscribe. Licensee is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEB SITE: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/ for forms and updated regulation information. Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248 . Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. The following correction is needed: Current CPR/FA certification A Type B citation was issued, see LIC 809D. A provisional license for 14 children will be issued effective today pending completion of CPR/ First Aid. LPA provided technical assistance regarding fire drills and documentation of drills. LPA discussed the following with licensee: MAX. CAP (WHEN THERE IS AN ASSISTANT PRESENT): 12 - NO MORE THAN 4 INFANTS. CAP 14 - NO MORE THAN 3 INFANTS. 1 CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND 1 CHILD AT LEAST AGE 6. Signed Parent Notification of Additional Children in Care also required when caring for more than 12, additionally, Landlord Consent is to be maintained on file. An exit interview was conducted with licensee and report reviewed with licensee, Olivia Vasquez. LPA provided notice of site visit, it must remain posted at the facility for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.