Facility-requested visit·August 13, 2024

On 8/13/24 at 10:20 AM LPA Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced case management site visit for a capacity increase. This visit is to verify that the licensee remains in substantial compliance with the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing family childcare homes. LPA met with licensees Nancy Estrada and Elizabeth Gonzalez. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. Applicant owns the home. The home appears to be large enough to comfortably accommodate 14 children. Fire clearance was approved on 8/7/24. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 3/2026. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found to be in order. Licensee has practiced fire/emergency drills with daycare children according to regulations. Areas used for child care include living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom #1 and backyard. Off limits areas include Bedroom 1-4, Bathroom #2, and Garage and are inaccessible through use of doorknob covers. Drawers and lower cabinets in kitchen are either latched or do not contain any hazardous items. There is an operational smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher maintained in the home. There are adequate age appropriate toys, books, games, napping mats, and hygienic diaper changing equipment. There are no firearms present on the premises as stated by licensee. Furthermore, there are no bodies of water. The outdoor play area is a fully fenced backyard, which is free of hazards and has sufficient toys. LPA reviewed the following: required departmental documents, regulation highlights, community resources, capacity limitations, supervision, clearances, emergency drills, heat-related illness, child passenger law, unusual incidents, mandated reporting, Assembly Bill 633, SIDS, Safe sleep regulations, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Megan's law. Applicant is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall never be permitted during daycare operation. Any equipment used should only be used according to the manufacturer recommendations. For licensing regulations/updates/forms, go to webpage http://www.ccld.ca.gov 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . No deficiencies are cited. No corrections are needed; a license for 14 children will be issued effective today. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility.