Routine inspection·June 13, 2025

On 06/13/2025, at 10:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Oscar Picazo conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection and met with Licensee Maria Miranda. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Licensee. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted permission to tour the facility by the Licensee. The tour was led by the Licensee. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure the home is in compliance with the standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. There were no day care children present at the time of this inspection. Licensee stated she does not provide care for infants under 2 years old or children not enrolled in school. The residence is divided into two (2) units; a 3 bedroom 2 bath on the top level, and a one (1) bedroom 1 bath on the bottom level with no internal connecting access and shares the same address. The licensee operates the facility in the top level unit. Residents unrelated to the licensee rent the bottom unit and licensee has their fingerprint clearance and TB on file. Licensee accompanied LPA throughout the inspection of this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. The following areas are used for child care: Living room, kitchen, bathroom 2 and the front yard. Off-limits areas are bedroom 1 with bathroom 1, bedrooms 2 & 3, the rear bottom level yard and the 1 bedroom 1 bath bottom unit. These areas are made inaccessible with safety gates, door knob covers and latching gates. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. The fire extinguisher is rated 3-A:40-B:C and is mounted on the wall in the hallway. The smoke and carbon monoxide combo detector met requirements and is operational. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds and other hazardous items are locked and made inaccessible. The home has a fenced front yard that is used for outdoor play and activity. See LIC 809C Continuation... Licensee stated she and her assistant provide direct supervision at all times when children are conducting any outside activities. Licensee has an ample amount of children's toys, a labeled age appropriate play structure, play equipment, books, and non-toxic child safe arts & crafts materials available. The licensee has a working cell phone. No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. Applicant stated there are no firearms, other weapons or ammunition in the home. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files. Children\342\200\231s files reviewed were complete and met regulations. 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. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expires 06/2027. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 04/2027. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 01/03/2025. Licensee's rents the home and control of property (Lease Agrrement) was viewed and verified during the inspection. LPA viewed a signed LIC 9149 approved for 14 children during. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was reviewed. 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) or (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 stated she does not provide care for infants under 2 years old. Licensee was advised if there is to be an infant in care, there must be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee will physically check on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes. See LIC 809C Continuation... An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] wil be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. Licensee states she will place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. 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 provided and discussed the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensee was also provided information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. On this date, 06/13/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website (meganslaw.ca.gov) was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. A copy of this report and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was provided to the Licensee and was advised it must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiencies cited during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and copy of report was provided to licensee, Maria Miranda. Licensee stated she understood.