Routine inspection·April 3, 2025

On 04/03/25 at 2:30pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Oscar Picazo conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection and met with Licensee Linda Joseph. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Licensee. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted permission to tour the facility by the Licensee. The tour was led by the Licensee. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure the home is in compliance with the standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. There were 5 day care children present at the time of this inspection which included her 3 year old son. Also present during the inspection is Licensee's assistant Leopold Dorcius. Licensee accompanied LPA throughout the inspection of this 3 level, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. The day care areas include: Sub ground level (basement) day care room, bedroom #4, bathroom #3 and the side patio adjacent to the day care room. The off-limit areas during childcare hours include: The entire ground level which includes the kitchen, dinning room, family room, and living room; as well as the entire upper level of the home which includes: stairs leading to and from the upper level, master bedroom #1 with bathroom #1, hall bathroom # 2, bedroom #2, bedroom #3 and stairs leading to and from the lower (basement) level. Additionally, bedroom # 5 and the laundry machine, water heater and central heat and air unit closet that are both located on sub ground (basement) level are off limits. The gated front patio, south side yard, back patio, north side yard including the pool are are also off limits. These areas are made inaccessible to children with the use of a child proof gates barricading the entrances of both stair cases, the kitchen, and living room, locking doorknobs, doorknob covers, and a latching gate. The hours of operation are: Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00pm. Licensee will utilize the backyard for outdoor activities. LPA observed that the entire property was fully fenced at the time of this inspection. Applicant will utilize the side patio adjacent to the day care room for outdoor activities. LPA informed applicant to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. The home has a fire place which is not in use and is barricaded with furniture. The fire extinguisher is rated 2-A:10-B:C and is mounted on the wall in the kitchen. The smoke and carbon monoxide detector were tested and met requirements and are operational. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds and other hazardous items are locked and made inaccessible. Licensee has an ample amount of children's toys, play equipment, books, and non-toxic child safe arts & crafts materials available. LPA observed that the entire property was fully fenced at the time of this inspection. Licensee will utilize the fenced and gated side patio adjacent to the day care room for outdoor activities and play. Licensee stated she and her assistant provide direct supervision at all times when children are conducting outside play or activities. The home has a previously reported body of water on the premises. LPA observed one in- ground swimming pool in the north side yard of the premises which has metal mesh security door that is locked with a dead bolt at all times. The pool is fully fenced with fencing that consists of 7 sets of 5 sturdy mesh material panels that measure 5 feet (60") in height X 2.5 feet (30") width; with a vertical clearance of less than 1/2 an inch from the cement ground to the bottom of the enclosure, and no more than 1.5 inch gaps between each set of connecting panels and does not obscure the pool from view. There is 1 access door that has a key lockable, self-latching child proof safety device no lower than 60" above the ground, freely swings away from the pool without catching, self-latches from any distance it opens from and meets Tittle 22 regulation. LPA observed the latches must be manually unlatched to open the gate. LPA observed and inspected safety equipment to meet Assembly Bill 2866 standards. LPA observed a pool alarm that complies with ASTM F2200 standards, a 24 in life ring approved by the US Coast Guard and safely pole with a body hook that extends beyond 12 feet. Licensee provided daily pool inspection logs for review. The licensee has a working cell phone. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons or ammunition in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. See LIC 809C Continuation... 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. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expires 11/22/2026. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 07/2026. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 01/21/2025. Licensee and her husband own the home and control of property (Mortg Stmt) was viewed and verified during the inspection. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was reviewed. 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) or (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 advised if there is to be an infant in care, there must be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or 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. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. Licensee states she 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 reviewed the safe sleep regulations with licensee. Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. 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. See LIC 809C Continuation... On this date, 04/03/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website (meganslaw.ca.gov) was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Licensee currently has a pending application for an increase incapacity. LPA discussed with Licensee 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 is no qualified assistant, 14 years of age or present, the capacity reverts to the requirements for a Small Family Child Care. A copy of this report and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was provided to the Licensee and was advised it must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiencies cited during this inspection. A large family childcare home license may be issued upon final file review. Exit interview conducted and copy of report was provided to licensee, Linda Joseph.