Routine inspection·April 29, 2025

On 04/29/2025 at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Julieta Abrego conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with Licensee Sylvia Tostado-Smith. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. There were three (3) children and the licensee\342\200\231s spouse present in the facility during this inspection. The licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The off-limits areas are inaccessible using door locks, doorknob covers and safety gates. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met the requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment, and materials available. The licensee uses the backyard for outdoor activities. No bodies of water were observed on the premises during the inspection. The licensee stated there are no firearm or weapons in the home. 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 certifications expired in 2024. The licensee was reminded she must renew her First Aid and CPR every two years. See LIC 809-D for deficiency. The licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 07/22/2023. The licensee was reminded all assistants must have a completed Mandated Reporter Certificate and renew every two years. The licensee was provided with website Mandatedreporterca.com. Please see LIC 809-D for deficiency. The licensee was reminded she must have a current facility roster and be available for licensing to review. Please see LIC 809-D for deficiency. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files. The licensee was reminded that she must have a complete children\342\200\231s file prior to the child\342\200\231s first day in care. The LPA provided the licensee with LIC 311D and provided the licensee with a sample of a children\342\200\231s file. Please see LIC 809-D for deficiency . The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 04/29/2025 . T he LPA observed the drill conducted and documented during the inspection. The LPA reminded the licensee must conduct a fire or disaster drill and document every six months. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA discussed the following: Reporting suspected child abuse & neglect, maintaining children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, and post required forms. The licensee was reminded corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, jumpers, and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. During the exit interview, the licensee Sylvia Tostado-Smith, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA provided the California Megan's Law website: www.meganslaw.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. 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 . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Please see LIC 809-D for cited deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee Sylvia Tostado-Smith. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.