Routine inspection·February 24, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tyra Block,conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. The single story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present was co-licensee Elizabeth Villalpando, 2 staff and 9 children (including 1 infant). Co-licensee, Alexis Villalpando was not present at the facility but was available by phone to assist facility representative, Alejandra, with inspection. Fire clearance was granted 5/16/17 to operate a large family child care and visits annually according to licensee. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC), smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee, Elizabeth, 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. Staff and children's records were not available for review. Alexis stated she was in possession of them off-site. LPA was not able to confirm if CPR/ First Aid, Mandated Reporter certifications, or immunizations were current. There was no documentation of disaster drills being conducted at least every 6 months. LPA provided a copy of LIC 610A to be posted. Licensees has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include: Day care room, hall bathroom, and back yard. Off limits areas include: all bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage, and a portion of the backyard. They are made inaccessible with the use of doorknob covers, child safety gates, and fence. The licensees have sufficient toys and equipment available for children to use and the fenced backyard is available for outdoor activities. Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms, ensure that all adults living or working in the home have criminal background clearances to avoid civil penalties associated with this requirement; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. Licensee was also provided with information regarding Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . COVID guidance was also discussed. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 . 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. Licensee is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEB SITE: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/ for quarterly updates and updated regulation information. Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248 .Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided and applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website in order to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . 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/communitycare-licensing/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Alejandra and co-licensee, Elizabeth. See LIC 809-D for deficiencies cited. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days