Facility-requested visit·September 18, 2023

On 9/18/23 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Mangina conducted an announced case management inspection for the purpose of a capacity increase with the licensee Laura Lereei. Also present in the home at the time of inspection were licensee\342\200\231s assistants Alejandra Guadian and Laura Elena Acevedo and 5 children in care. The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The fire clearance was granted on 9/7/23. The 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in kitchen, combination carbon monoxide detector/smoke alarm located in Sala meet requirements and are operational. All required documents were posted. Last disaster drill was conducted 9/8/23. Per applicant operating hours are from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 3/2025 and Mandated Reporter Training AB 1207 was completed 3/6/23. Assistant Laura Acevedo Frist Aid and CPR expires 9/25 and Mandated Reporter Training AB 1207 was completed 3/6/22. Assistant Alejandra First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 4/2025 and Mandated Reporter Training AB 1207 was completed 4/27/23. Licensee and staff meet immunization requirements. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Licensee will be using the following rooms for childcare: Sala, kitchen, living room, and bathroom 1. The following areas will be off limits: bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, bathroom, attached garage, landlord's room above garage, and off limits area of back yard (landlord's space), which are inaccessible through the use of safety gates, latches, and locks. Fireplace in living room is screened. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available. Fully fenced back yard is available for outdoor activities. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. continued on LIC809 page 2 LIC809 page 2 Provider is hereby reminded of the following: 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 associated to the facility, 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 and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA Mangina directed Licensee to website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing to receive important updates and information. 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-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. 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. 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: 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/ . continued on LIC809 page 3 LIC809 page 3 Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The facility is in substantial compliance and no deficiencies are cited at this time. A large license is recommended and may be issued after a thorough file review. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Laura Leree. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee, and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.