Routine inspection·July 23, 2025

On July 23, 2025, at 12:30 PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection and met with Licensee, Elizabeth Vargas-Jimenez.\302\240 This inspection is also for an Increase Capacity. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee.\302\240 Seven (7) daycare children and one (1) helper was present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a two (2) story, five (5) bedroom, three (3) bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: downstairs (dining room, kitchen, family room, living room, downstairs bathroom, and backyard. Off limits areas are garage and all of upstairs(4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) and were not all made inaccessible. Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements.\302\240Not all hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. LPA observed cleaning compounds in the kitchen cabinet to be accessible as the latch was not latched. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available.\302\240 The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities at time of inspection. The upstairs is not used and was not gated off at the bottom of the stairway and the Licensee understands the gate must be in place when children under five years are present during day care hours. All pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water was not made inaccessible to children. Licensee has a jacuzzi with a covered top that was latched on each corner. One of the latches was broken and not latching or locking. 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 . 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. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certification expired on 5/3/25.\302\240 Licensee has required immunizations.\302\240 Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 6/6/23 and has expired. Helper did not have a current Mandated Reporter Certificate as well.\302\240 Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed.\302\240 The last fire and disaster drills were conducted on 5/27/25 but was not documented.\302\240 LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were not complete.\302\240 LPA reviewed Licensee/staff files and observed files were not complete with required immunization records and did not have current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard.\302\240 Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee shall physically check on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes.\302\240 An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] was not maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age.\302\240 Licensee states she places up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. 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 observed Child #1 (C1) sleeping in the downstairs bedroom on the bed in a car seat with a blanket. 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. 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. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare.\302\240 Licensee was also provided information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov .\302\240 During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA advised if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing within 24 hours and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements call Child Care Licensing. Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov .\302\240 LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . 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/ . LPA advised the Licensee that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Type B deficiencies are being cited during today's inspection, see LIC809D. LPA Gloria Gonzalez informed Licensee, Elizabeth Vargas-Jimenez that this report dated 7/23/25 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Gloria Gonzalez informed the Licensee, Elizabeth Vargas-Jimenez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 7/23/25 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . A copy of this report and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Licensee, Elizabeth Vargas-Jimenez and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPA observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.\302\240 An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with Licensee, Elizabeth Vargas-Jimenez.