Routine inspection·May 7, 2025

On May 7, 2025, at 11:35 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angela Nguyen conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Joeherve Lubin. Lubin stated Licensee was not home at the time and called Licensee. At 11:38 a.m. Katiana Jean allowed LPA entrance into the home. At 11:43 LPA contacted Licensee by phone. Licensee stated he was going to arrive at the facility in 15 minutes. At 12:11 p.m., Licensee arrived at the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Also present at the facility during this inspection was Licensee\342\200\231s mother, Katiana Jean and five (5) day care children. Three (3) of those children were infants. The hours of operation: Monday- Sunday from 4 a.m.- 12:00 a.m. The home is a 4-bedroom 2-bathroom single story home. The day care areas: child room, guest room, living room, bathroom in hallway and backyard. The off-limit areas during childcare hours: Kitchen, master bedroom with included bathroom, garage, Bedroom #2 and garden located in the backyard. It is made inaccessible to children with the use of child proof gates and fence separating the day care area from the off-limit areas and door knob covers on the exterior of the bedroom doors. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector were inspected and met requirements. Hazardous items: (1 bottle of Comet bleach, 1 gallon jub fabuloso, 2 bottles of grill cleaner, 1 can of stainless steal cleaner, 2 bottles of ecolab cleaner) were not made inaccessible to children during the inspection. LPA observed Licensee place a child proof lock on the cabinets where the cleaning supplies were located. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard for outdoor play. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water on the premises however; there is adry fountain in the backyard. LPA observed the fountain to be dry at the time of inspection Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff and other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record clearance however, are not associated with the facility. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Based on interviews, Katiana Jean has active criminal record clearances however is not associated. Joe Herve Lubin obtained a criminal record clearance on 5/7/2025 however, is not cleared or associated to the facility. Licensee stated Jean has been working for the day care for 2 weeks. Jean stated she\342\200\231s been working at the facility for 5-6 weeks. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certification expires on 12/2025. Licensee has required immunizations on file. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 11/25/2023 and expires on 11/2025. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 9/2024. During the inspection, LPA observed two play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the play yard. Play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes however, does not accurately document the time and date. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] are not maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. Licensee states he places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. 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. 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. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensee was also provided information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA advised Licensee if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing within 24 hours and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements call Child Care Licensing. Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov . LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with Licensee, Winster Gaetan. Licensee states she does not currently administer any IMS at this time. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . LPA advised the Licensee that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change. 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process. On 4/9/2025, licensee submitted an application for a large license for up to 14 children. A fire clearance for 14 children was granted on 5/1/2025. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA observed the facility has ample space to care for up to 14 children. Licensee stated he has an assistance that had all the required documents to work at this facility. The maximum capacity for a large family child care home: 12 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 4 infants; or (with landlord consent) 14 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 3 infants, 1 child enrolled in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home. When there are no Qualified Assistants present, the capacity reverts to the requirements for a Small Family Child Care. To access our Regulations and Forms please use our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov . Because the applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). Three (3) type B California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. Three (3) Technical Violation (TV) was issued. Once all deficiencies are cleared, a Large Family license may be issued upon final file review. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Licensee, Wister Gaetan and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee, Wister Gaetan.