Routine inspection·November 3, 2022

On November 3, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Leilani Curtis conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Felipa Gaytan. Also present was the licensee\342\200\231s daughter/helper Analy Gaytan and spouse/helper Miguel Gaytan. Analy Gaytan translated for the licensee. The licensee\342\200\231s primary language is Spanish. LPA provided the LIC 126, Entrance Checklist to Licensee. There were 9 children in care, 4 who were infants. Facility was observed operating within ratio and capacity. LPA conducted a tour of the home inside and outside per facility sketch. Licensee is using the following areas for daycare: living room, dining area, hall bathroom (bathroom #2), bedroom #3 and enclosed rear yard. Off-limits areas include: kitchen, bedroom #1, bedroom #2, bathroom #1 (located in bedroom #2) and garage. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Home is clean, orderly and has adequate ventilation. Children\342\200\231s toys and play equipment are available and observed free of hazards. There are no stairs in the home. There is a working telephone/email address. LPA observed medications accessible to children in the hall bathroom medicine cabinet. Fireplace is screened. The fire extinguisher and smoke and carbon monoxide detector are operational. Licensee states there are NO firearms or other weapons in the home. The outdoor play area is fenced and free of hazardous items. There are no existing bodies of water present. Children records were reviewed for Emergency Information. Several children files were missing required documents. There are no new adults living or working in the home over the age of 18 years. All adult residents and helpers have submitted or been cleared for criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Pediatric CPR and First-Aid certificates are valid for licensee and helpers through 8/2023. LPA discussed with Licensee AB 1207- Mandated Child Abuse Reporting. Licensee is aware that all personnel that interact/provide care and supervision to children must have proof of training on site to review . The licensee does not have current mandated reporter certificates available for review for herself or her helpers. LPA also discussed the immunization law (SB792) was with Licensee. Licensee understands that anyone who provides care and supervision to the children must have immunization records maintained at the facility for: pertussis, measles, and influenza. The licensee does not have verification of the required immunization's for herself or helpers. LPA reviewed the following with Licensee: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations PIN 20-24-CCP dated 9/15/20, Updates to the California Department of Public Health Coronavirus Disease 2019 Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs, PIN 22-28-CCP dated 10/25/22 and California Department of Public Health Covid-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs dated 10/21/22. Licensee is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall never be permitted during daycare operation. Licensee is aware that interference with a child\342\200\231s daily functions, corporal punishment, physical and mental abuse is not allowed. Licensee is reminded to make anything that reads, "Keep Out of Reach of Children" inaccessible to children. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. The licensee states that a school age child brings an Epi-Pen with him to the facility. The licensee will submit an IMS Plan of Operation to LPA via email by 11/30/2022. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 . See LIC809D for cited deficiencies. 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 . 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. 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Felipa Gaytan. Her helper/daughter Analy Gaytan translated this report for licensee.