Routine inspection·February 12, 2025

On February 12 th , 2025, at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Nguyen met with licensee, Graciela Alvarez, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the unannounced annual inspection was explained. LPA was granted entrance into the daycare facility by licensee. There were no children present at the time of inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM. to 5:00 AM. Meals—breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack, dinner, and bedtime/nighttime snack—were provided to daycare children. Drinking water was provided to daycare children. LPA discussed with licensee the annual license fees and provided licensee the PIN number and the balance of the annual license fees for online payment. All adults subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. 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. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas in the home include the attached back house, the backyard, the side yards on both sides of the house, the master bedroom, and the son's upstairs bedroom. The entire upstairs is inaccessible by a closed and locked door. The backyard is inaccessible by metal fences that disable access to the side yards as well. Outdoor play space is in the front yard, and the area is fenced. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed living room area with age-developmentally appropriate toys for children. Report continues on LIC809-C...(Page 2) (Page 2) LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. There was an above-the-ground swimming pool in the off-limits area, backyard with a locked sliding gate. Licensee stated that her FCCH houses one (1) outdoor dog and three (3) outdoor puppies. Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on files. LPA observed a current roster and documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. The last fire drill was conducted and logged on 12/6/2024. Licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Current in-person EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires on 4/6/2026, and Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter certification was verified and expires on 3/26/2026 . 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 discussed with licensee the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes, for infants under 24 months. LPA also discussed with licensee the requirement to complete the LIC9227--Individual Infant Sleeping Plan for infants under 12 months. This provider is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) services to children in care. 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 Report continues on LIC809-C...(Page 3) (Page 3) 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PINs), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. 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. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Graciela Alvarez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility, and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Graciela Alvarez. Appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. Licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.