Routine inspection·May 13, 2025

On 05/13/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra met with the Licensee, Cindy Lee for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. The licensee's husband was also present during the inspection. Facility hours of operation are M-F 07:00 a.m to 05:30 p.m. 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. The licensee stated that no new residents moved into the home. Census include 6 children. Capacity specified on the license was met on today\342\200\231s inspection. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off limit areas are: All bedrooms, garage workshop, and detached garage. By the daycare entrance LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parent Rights. Home was observed clean with proper heating and ventilation. Facility maintains a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detector. Age-appropriate toys and reading material were observed. Per licensee there are no weapon in the home. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace in the living is barricaded with a metal gate. There is an in ground swimming pool located in the backyard. LPA inspected the swimming pool and observed that the iron fence, gate and the self closing/latching device is incompliance with Title 22 regulations.. LPA observed a rescue pole with a body hook that is not 12 feet fixed length. A life ring with exterior diameter of 20 inches with a United State Coastal Guard approval label. LPA also inspected the outdoor area. Outdoor area is fenced for supervision and was observed free of any hazards. Licensee was reminded to notify LPA of any changes on her hours of operation of changes to her off limits\342\200\231 areas or vice versa. Report continues on subsequent page 809C--- LPA reviewed five children's files. LPA observed all required forms for the children in care are complete and maintained in the file. Current in person EMSA CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires on 07/18/25 and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified and expires on 2/14/27. LPA observed a current roster and fire drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly log. LPA verified the annual fees are current. LPA advised that absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Licensee must notify the department anytime facility is closing for vacation or any other leave that requires to be absence more than 20 percent per day. 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. Licenses acknowledge that a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department if provided. 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. Licensee was made aware of the (LIC9227) Individual Infant Sleeping Plan, for infants under 12 months and sleep logs for all infants in care under 24 months need to be maintained in children\342\200\231s files. LPA discussed and provided an example of a sleep log. Report continues subsequent 809C... Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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-licensing/process . The licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Cindy Lee , confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA Sierra informed licensee that this report dated 05/13/25 document one number of Type A citation. Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Sierra informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/13/24 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224 ), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Deficiency cited on page 809D. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Cindy Lee.