Routine inspection·September 30, 2022

On September 30, 2022 at 01:00 PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Edgar Campana conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee, Julia Becerra.\302\240 LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Five (5) daycare children were present in the facility during this inspection.\302\240 This facility is a two story, four bedroom, 3 bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas are to be used for childcare: the entire first floor, with the exception of the laundry room and garage. The following areas will be off limits: the garage, the laundry room and the entire upstairs. These areas are made inaccessible with door locks, door knob covers and a safety gate. The fire extinguisher, type 3-A:40-B:C is operational and is located in the kitchen. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors met requirements.\302\240 All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available.\302\240 The home has a fenced back patio available for outdoor activities.\302\240 Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 03/2023.\302\240 Licensee has required immunizations.\302\240 Mandated Reporter Training certificate expired on August 2022. Licensee stated that she will provide proof of completion to LPA by early October 2022.\302\240 Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed.\302\240 The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 09/02/22. LPA provided and discussed the following:\302\240 Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms, and ensure that all adults residing or working in the home have criminal background clearances or exemptions.\302\240 Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensee was also provided handouts with information regarding Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome.\302\240 LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed.\302\240When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department.\302\240 The following information regarding ADA was provided:\302\240 US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication:\302\240 Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . No deficiencies cited. A copy of this report, appeal rights (LIC 9058), and LIC 9213 \342\200\223 Notice of Site Visit was provided to the licensee. Licensee was advised to post the LIC 9213 for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted with licensee, Julia Becerra.