Routine inspection·October 28, 2021

On October 28, 2021, at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marie Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with the Licensee, Alma Contreras. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. During the inspection, there were no children present. The Licensee stated she does not have any children enrolled in her day care since licensure of 10/29/2019. The Licensee accompanied LPA on the tour of the facility. This facility is a two story home. The following areas are used for child care: The dining room, living room, day care room, the downstairs hallway bathroom and the backyard. The off limit areas are the entire second floor and the garage. The second floor and the garage are made inaccessible to children through the use of a child safety gate and locked door. The fire extinguisher meets the requirements. The carbon monoxide detector and the smoke detector are operable. The sharp objects and dangerous items are inaccessible to children. The home has toys, play equipment and materials available. The Licensee utilizes the backyard for outdoor activities of children. There are no bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. The Licensee 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. The Licensee (Alma Contreras) pediatric first aid/CPR certification expires on 10/2023 and the co-licensee (Soledad Barrera) expires on 09/2023. The Licensee has the required immunization records. The Licensee did not maintain her Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) every two years as required per regulations. The Licensee has not had any children enrolled in the day care since licensure, so LPA conducted a consultation with the Licensee pertaining to Record Keeping, Safe Sleep regulations, Safe Sleep Plans, and the fifteen minute checks of infants in care. The Licensee stated upon accepting infants, she will ensure that the safe sleep plans and the fifteen minute checks and the record keeping requirements are met at all times. The Licensee does not plan on providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children at this time. IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - 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 . Megan\342\200\231s Law was discussed www.meganslaw.ca.gov . The following information was discussed and provided: Safe Sleep Plans/regulations, fifteen minute checks/documentation, SIDS, shaken baby, child abuse reporting, mandated reporter training, community resources, YMCA Childcare Resource Service, children\342\200\231s records, facility records, required postings, immunization's, unusual incident report, facility roster, car seat law, visual for ratio/capacity, fire/disaster drill log and prohibited items including no smoking or corporal punishment in a day care. LPA discussed the maximum capacity for a small family child care home: Maximum capacity: 6 - no more than 3 infants or 4 infants only. Capacity of 8 - No more than two infants, 1 child in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the home. Discussed the Covid-19 postings. LPA discussed the Guardian for background checks and disassociation's with the Licensee. The Licensee is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEBSITE: www.cdss.ca.gov for quarterly updates and updated regulation information. The Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248. Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided, and the Applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website in order to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. The Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. LPA Marie Hernandez explained the inspection report including the deficiency cited on page two (LIC 809-D), The Licensee was provided the facility evaluation report, appeals rights and the notice of site visit. The Licensee was advised that the notice of site visit must be posted in a prominent place for 30 days. The Licensee stated it was understood.