Facility-requested visit·April 3, 2024

On April 3 rd , 2024 at 10:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jo Ann Legaspi conducted an unannounced capacity increase inspection. Licensee Rosa Juarez was advised of the meeting’s purpose and granted LPA facility entry. Present in the home was the Licensee, Wilber Gonzalez Tobar (background cleared spouse) and eight (8) children. Wilber Gonzalrez Tobar provided Spanish language translation services. On 02/28/2024, Licensee submitted an application (LIC 279) requesting a capacity increase. The Fire Safety Inspection Request (STD 850) was approved by the local fire marshal on 03/21/2024 for fourteen (14) children. Landlord Consent is on file. This two (2) story, five (5) bedroom, three (3) bathroom house was toured and inspected. The following areas used for childcare are: the living room, family room, enclosed patio room, one (1) bathroom, fenced backyard and fenced front yard. The off-limits areas include the kitchen, remaining bathrooms, and bedrooms. Kitchen cabinets have sliding cabinet locks. The stairs to the upstairs bedrooms and remaining bathrooms are gated with a retractable child safety gate. Licensee accompanied LPA on a tour of the home, as shown on the updated facility sketch. Background criminal record clearances were verified and discussed. First Aid and CPR certifications expire in May 2025. Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 03/06/2024. Facility has working 2A10BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide, and the first aid kit in place. The last safety drill was on 12/19/2023. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The Licensee states no firearms/ammunition are housed in the facility. There is a small dog in the home. The daycare schedule is weekdays 6 AM to 6 PM. The Licensee provided proof of control of property. Because the licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). The Licensee was provided with the Ratio/Capacity Worksheet for a large family childcare home. The Licensee recognizes that the total amount of children simultaneously in the home also includes children who reside in the home. The Licensee acknowledged that if no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the Licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home. Licensees of family day care homes shall ensure that at least one staff member shall always be onsite when children are present at the facility and shall be present with the children when children are offsite from the facility for facility activities. The Licensee shall ensure at least one staff member has a current course completion card in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or by a training program that has been approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority. Prior to employment or initial presence in the childcare home, all employees subject to a criminal record review shall: obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations or request a transfer of a criminal record clearance. The Licensee shall not employ a staff member if they have not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. The employee may submit a yearly written declaration attesting that they have declined the influenza vaccination. This exemption applies only to the influenza vaccine. Documentation of immunizations is to be maintained in the staff’s facility personnel record. The Licensee shall provide each employee with a copy of the Notice of Employee Rights (LIC 9052 (4/88)) form furnished by the Department. Each employee shall be requested to sign and date the notice form acknowledging receipt. A copy of the signed notice form shall be retained in the employee's personnel record. If the employee refuses to sign the notice form, a dated notation to that effect shall be retained in the employee's personnel record. The Licensee is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEB SITE: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/ for quarterly updates and updated regulation information. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA enrolled applicant’s email address into the Department’s email program update notification system; final enrollment is pending the applicant’s confirmation of their email via the link that was emailed to them by the Department. Information about the San Diego Licensing Duty Line was provided. The telephone number to the Licensing Duty Line is (619) 767-2248. Southern California Child Care Advocate (SCCCA) information was provided. Advocate information was provided: (916) 654-1541 and childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed. Licensure for a capacity of fourteen (14) of children is approved today (4/03/2024). A new license will be generated and mailed to the provider. A notice of site visit was given to the licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. The exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Licensee Rosa Juarez.