Routine inspection·November 18, 2021

On 11/18/2021, at 11:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Adrian Castellon conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with Licensee Nereida Zuniga de Frias. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Two children were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a two story house. The licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas are used for daycare purposes: family room/daycare area, downstairs bedroom and downstairs bathroom. The off-limits areas are inaccessible through the use of door knob covers, baby gates and door locks. The second floor is off limits and made inaccessible . The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met the requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The storage area for poisons is locked. The licensee has toys, play equipment, and materials available. The home uses a fully fenced backyard for outdoor activities. No bodies of water were observed on the premises during the inspection. Per the licensee, there are no firearms maintained at the facility. 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\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 04/2022. The licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training. The facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The fire and disaster drills are conducted and documented. 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 also informed licensee 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 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, and ensure that all adults residing or working in the home have criminal background clearances or exemptions. The licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers, and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensee will be e-mailed handouts with information regarding upcoming Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS, Lead exposure, and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee does not provide IMS at this time, 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 . 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/community-care-licensing/process . No deficiencies cited. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee. The licensee will be provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15). LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility.