Routine inspection·May 10, 2023

On 5/10/ 2023, at 2:40 pm., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual required Inspection and met with the Licensee, Maria Castaneda, and licensee's assistant/daughter Johanna Castaneda. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. At 3:20 pm, Co- licensee Diana Castaneda arrived at the facility. Co- licensee Diana Castaneda and Assistant Johanna Castaneda aided as a translator due to licensee's primary language is Spanish. There were no daycare children present during this inspection. Licensee stated that she has not provided care to children since 2/2023. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday, from 5:00 am- 7:00 pm. This 1 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home was toured and inspected. The following areas are used for daycare: living room area, kitchen, dining room, bedroom (daycare room), bathroom 1 (hallway), bathroom 2 (daycare bathroom), fenced backyard. Off-limits areas include: bedroom 1, bedroom 2, and garage. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. Licensee stated that there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. 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 was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. First Aid and CPR certifications for licensee, co-licensee and assistant is valid. Licensee, co-licensee and assistant have the required immunization records on file. Mandated Reporter training for licensee, co-licensee, assistant is valid. LPA informed licensees to ensure the mandated reporter training is completed once every two years. LPA observed the required documents posted. No children in care, files were not reviewed due to licensee is not currently providing care. Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – 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 . LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with licensees 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 licensees 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. LPA and licensees discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA discussed and provided licensees with the following: childcare 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. 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/tion-process . No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Co- Licensee, Diana Castaneda, and a copy of this report along with Appeal Rights (9058) were provided. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days from today’s date. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted to wall in the living room. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.