Facility-requested visit·April 4, 2024

On April 4th, 2024, at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jo Ann Legaspi conducted an unannounced capacity increase inspection. Licensee Stephene Gracia was advised of the meeting\342\200\231s purpose and granted LPA facility entry. Present in the home was the Licensee and Nephtalie Sagesse, who is background cleared and associated to this license. On 03/15/2024, 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 03/27/2024 for fourteen (14) children. Landlord Consent is on file. This single floor, one (1) bedroom, one (1) bathroom house was toured and inspected. The following areas are used for childcare: the living room and one (1) bathroom. The off-limits areas include the bedroom and kitchen. The kitchen is made inaccessible by use of a child safety doorknob cover on its door, in addition to a latch lock and sliding latch lock at the top of its door. The doorknob to the bedroom door is covered with a doorknob safety cover. 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 on 10/21/2025. The provider has at least one year of experience as a regulated small family childcare home operator. The Licensee\342\200\231s prior home was previously licensed on 08/17/2022 but closed in 2024 when they relocated to their present site. The facility has a working 2A10BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide, and a first aid kit in place. The last safety drill was on 03/13/2024. The pool is fenced per regulation. Per the Licensee, no weapons or ammunition are housed in the facility. The daycare schedule is weekdays 6 AM to 6 PM. 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\342\200\231s 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. Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248. Southern California Child Care Advocate (SCCCA) information was provided. The Licensee is already enrolled in this program\342\200\231s email list through the CCLD website, thus electronically receives updated regulation information. 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 (04/04/2024). A new license will be generated and mailed to the provider. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Stephene Gracia.