Routine inspection·August 16, 2021

On Monday, August 16,2021. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra met with Sandra I. Castro, for an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival present in the facility was Licensee caring for 3 children. Facility hours of operation are: M-F from 05:00 a.m to 07:00 p.m . Capacity and ratio requirements were met on this day. 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. At 10:28 a.m a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children and the following was observed ; Licensee is requesting to make a portion of the backyard part of the daycare area on today's inspection. LPA inspected the area of the backyard that is requesting to be added to the daycare. Area was observed to be clean and free of any hazards. Right portion and part of the backyard was approved for care. Off-limit areas include: All bedrooms (including master bathroom), detached garage, left portion of the backyard and back right end of garage. Licensee understand that children may never enter these off-limits areas. The facility appeared orderly and suitable for children . LPA observed the required postings, a working telephone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. A variety of toys and learning equipment available to the children. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Medications, toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children . Safety latches are in use on some kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets and drawers. The applicant understands that she must ensure the safety latches are not broken . Outdoor play area is fenced for supervision and is free from defects or dangerous conditions. A random sample of children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and a copy of the emergency information card was observed in each child's record. LPA observed a current children\342\200\231s roster and proof of Fire and disaster drills that were properly log. Proof of Immunization for Licensee was provided to LPA on today's inspection. CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires on 03/2023. Report continues on subsuquent page 809C--- 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 annual fees with Licensee. LPA provided the Child Care Advocates Program email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov , so the licensee can request to be added to the distribution list to receive Quarterly Updates. LPA provided and discussed the Safe Sleep in Child Care and Effects of Lead Exposure brochures. This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the licensee. This report and a a Notice of Site Visit was provided. Notice of Site Visit should remain posted for 30 days for parental review. Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for child care updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited on today's inspection.