Routine inspection (3-year)·September 20, 2024

On 09/20/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Dana Stevens conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Licensee Salina Zavala. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. There were no daycare children present at the time of the inspection. Licensee stated she currently has three children enrolled and is not currently providing care for infants under 2 years of age. Licensee accompanied LPA throughout the inspection of this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home. The following areas are used for child care: daycare room, living room, kitchen and 1/2 bathroom. Off Limit areas include: All four bedrooms, two bathrooms, the garage and the upstairs. These areas are made inaccessible with safety gates. A fenced area of the back yard is used for outdoor activities and Licensee stated total supervision is provided. LPA observed the self-draining water fountain in the off-limits area of the backyard, Licensee stated the fountain is turned off when daycare children are present. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 5:30am \342\200\223 5:00pm. The fire extinguisher and combination smoke/carbon dioxide detector met requirements.\302\240 The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available.\302\240There are no bodies of water observed at the time of this inspection. A review of records on this date indicates that all individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.\302\240Licensee's First Aid and CPR certifications are current and expire 07/2025. Licensee renewed Mandated Reporter Training 07/19/2024. Facility roster and a sample of children's files were reviewed and found complete. The last fire drill was conducted and documented in 06/2024. 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 equipment. Incidental Medical Services (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 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 was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Exit interview conducted and copy of report and appeal rights were provided to the licensee and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days