Routine inspection·January 10, 2025

On January 10, 2025 @ 1:25 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Nguyen conducted an unannounced Annual/ Random Inspection and met with the Licensee, Laura Sambrano. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by the Licensee. Present during the inspection were two staff, Lorena and Liliana Sambrano and 9 day care children. 2 of those children were infants. This facility is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single story home. Licensee accompanied LPA during this inspection. The following areas used for childcare: Living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway bathroom, backyard. The off-limit areas: all 3- bedrooms, one bathroom included in the master bedroom and garage. The off-limit areas are made inaccessible by the use of child proof gates separating day care areas and doorknob covers on the exterior of the bedroom doors and child proof locks. Licensee stated her hours of operation: Monday- Friday, 6:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector are operational. Hazardous items were observed in a locked cabinet during this inspection. Children\342\200\231s toys and play equipment are available and observed free of hazards. Licensee uses the fully fenced backyard for outdoor play. Licensee was reminded that continuous supervision is to be given to children whenever engaged in outdoor activities. LPA observed a covered and locked jacuzzi in the backyard. There is a fireplace observed in the home with a safety gate covering the opening. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire in 6/2025. Mandated Reporter Training expire 6/2025. Lorena\342\200\231s CRP/ First aide certification expire on 07/2025. Mandated Reporter Training expire 07/2025.Licensee and staff has required immunizations. LPA reminded licensee that Pediatric CPR/ First aid and Mandated Reporter Training expires every 2 years and shall be kept on file at the facility. The facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. Last fire and disaster drill was conducted and documented on 12/31/2024. 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. 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 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. Licensee stated Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was reviewed with licensee. Licensee stated she will contact LPA when there are children enrolled. 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/ . Licensee and LPA discussed the facility emergency disaster plan, LIC 311D, and safety of children. LPA reminded Licensee of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms. LPA obtained an updated LIC 279 from licensee. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. The maximum capacity for a large family child care home: 12 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 4 infants; or (with landlord consent) 14 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 3 infants, 1 child enrolled in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home. When there are no Qualified Assistants present, the capacity reverts to the requirements for a Small Family Child Care. To access our Regulations and Forms please use our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, Laura Sambrano, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile. 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. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and notice of site visit (LIC 9213) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.