Routine inspection·August 25, 2022

On 8/25/2022 @ 9:38AM, LPA Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced inspection. LPA met with Cecilia Feliciano. Observed present today were 11 children and helper Lina Sario. There were a total of 7 children that are under age two. A tour of the home was conducted. The following areas are accessible to children dining area, kitchen, hallway bathroom, family room, daycare room and back fenced yard. Facility operates Monday-Friday 6:30AM to 5:30PM. The licensee was present in the home to ensure that all children are supervised at all times. There were no bodies of water observed within the premises. Mrs. Feliciano stated that she does not maintain any weapons in the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children are stored appropriately and inaccessible to children. Fire extinguisher and smoke detectors meet State Fire Marshall standards. The carbon monoxide detector present in the home meet the standards established in Chapter 8 of Part 2, Division 12. Home is kept clean and orderly with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. A barricade was observed at the bottom of the stairs. Licensee provide safe toys, play equipment and materials. The home maintains a working telephone service. There is a play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the play yard. The play yard was observed to be free from all loose articles and objects. Bumper pads are not used. There are no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Infants are supervised while they sleep. The provider check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Documentation were not maintained in the infant\342\200\231s file. An individual infant sleeping plan (LIC 9227) is on file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Mrs. Feliciano did not consistently document napping logs. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, Mrs. Feliciano 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. Car seats are only used for transportation purposes and not used for sleeping. Infants are supervised while they sleep. The outdoor play area is fenced or supervised by the licensee. An isolation area has been designated for children who became ill during the day. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. Licensee maintains a copy of the emergency information card that contains all of the information specified by the regulation. Staff records were reviewed. Licensee's and helpers' Mandated Reporter Training certificate have expired. Licensee was made aware that the mandated reporter training shall be renewed every 2 years. Licensee and her husband have been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR and First aid is valid thru August 2024. 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. 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 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/process . The following updated forms are due by 9/1/2022 - LIC 279; LIC 508 (for all adults) & LIC 9108 (for licensee and helpers). TYPE A & B DEFICIENCIES WERE CITED TODAY. Type A violation if not corrected, will have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Type B violation if not corrected, is a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Exit interview was conducted and licensing report was reviewed with the licensee, Cecilia Feliciano. A copy of the licensing report and appeal rights were provided to Mrs. Feliciano. A notice of site visit was observed posted. This notice shall remain posted for 30 days. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months.