Routine inspection·May 12, 2022

On Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 09:50 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra met with the licensee, Cristiane Aguilar for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Facility hours of operation are M-F 05:30 am to 06:00pm. A review of the Facility Personnel Summary shows that all adults living and working in the home have criminal record clearances on file with Licensing Office. Licensee stated that no new residents moved into the home since licensure. Capacity specified on the license was met on today\342\200\231s inspection. Upon arrival present in the facility were Licensee and husband caring for 7 children.Three of the children were Licensee's own family. One more preschool child arrived later during the inspection. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limit areas include: all bedrooms aside from the day-care room, the kitchen, laundry room, front yard and backyard. Backyard was made off limit to the children in inspection dated 06/05/19. LPA observed children playing in the backyard. LPA reminded Licensee that prior to make any changes to the off limits areas an inspection must be conducted to make sure the area is safe for the daycare children. Licensee will child proof the backyard and removed play equipment that is broken. Roses and catus plants must be removed or made inaccessible to children. Licensee will contact LPA when backyard meets regulatory standards to obtain clearance to be on limits. LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency checklist and Notification of Parent Rights was provided to the Licensee and were posted on today's inspection. Facility maintains a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detector. Age appropriate toys and reading material were observed. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home.There are no bodies of water on the premises. Cleaning supplies were inaccessible to children. The fireplace in the home is barricaded to prevent access by children . At 11:00 am LPA reviewed children and personnel\342\200\231s records. Fire drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly log. Report continues on subsequent page 809C--- LPA discussed annual fees with Licensee. 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. 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 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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-licen sing/process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA posted the Notice of Site Visit on today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Cristiane Aguilar.