Routine inspection·October 17, 2022

On October 17, 2022 at 10:10AM , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luigi Gargaro, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and met with the licensee, Gloria Garcia Torres. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Three (3) children and three (3) staff were present in the facility during this inspection and included the licensee and helpers Miriam Torres Garcia and Patricia Sanchez Moreno. This facility is a one story, four bedroom, two and a half bathroom house . Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: the dining room, the living room, the fourth bedroom (used as a day care room) and the day care bathroom. Off limits areas are the kitchen, the remaining three home bedrooms and the third bathroom, the second bathroom that is in the day care room and the home garage. The kitchen is made off limits with an installed safety gate. The remaining three bedrooms are made off limits with a locking entry door that leads to the part of the house that contains them while the second bathroom is made off limits with a locking door handle. The entrance door to the off limits garage is located in one of the off limits bedrooms. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. The yard is sectioned by picket fencing into three separate areas with the first yard space on the right side of the yard dedicated as off limits as it contains personal items of the provider. It is made off limits with a padlocked gate. No bodies of water observed 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\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on December of 2022 as do her assistant's, Miriam Garcia Torres. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee and her assistants completed Mandated Reporter Training on 03/02/22. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. Licensee stated that she has conducted fire and disaster drills as required but has just not been documenting them. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. C ribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is not maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. The provider places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. LPA provided and discussed the following: 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. 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 upcoming Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. 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. 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 . Two type B deficiencies California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility.