Facility-requested visit·July 23, 2021

On July 23, 2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Fabiola Diaz met with licensee, Maria Alvarado, for the purpose of an increase of capacity inspection. Licensee applied to change from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Upon entering the home, LPA observed 6 day care children present in the home, and licensee's adult daughter. The one story home has a fenced front yard, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, garage, laundry room, and fenced backyard. The off-limits areas in the home are garage, all bedrooms, and backyard. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter the off-limit areas. Licensee acknowledged that if she would like to change an off-limits area to on-limits, she will inform LPA for inspection and approval prior to using the space. All adult residents have criminal record clearances. During the inspection, LPA requested a tour of the facility. LPA and Licensee conducted a health and safety tour inside and out the home. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and 2A10BC fire extinguisher were observed in the home. The Fire Safety Inspection Clearance has been cleared by Lathrop-Manteca FPD as of 6/14/2021. The fire place in the family room was barricaded meeting Title 22. LPA observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children inside the home and front yard. Licensee stated that she understands that any poisons must be kept under lock and key. LPA observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Toys appear to be safe. The backyard is fenced and gated. LPA discussed safety regulations of play equipment. LIC 809 continues on LIC 809C... On today's date LPA observed the above ground pool to have an additional fence installed on the side of the pool, which licensee stated was licensed and approved on a prior inspection. LPA observed the pool fencing to not surround the entire above ground pool. LPA observed the fencing to have a gap that varied in width, between the pool and the fence. LPA measured the largest gap to be 6.5 inches in width. LPA also observed a planter on the side of the pool, making the pool fence not meet the 5ft height. Children's and staff records, postings, and reporting requirements were discussed. LPA observed a complete children's roster and fire drill log. Licensee was encouraged to visit the department website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, self-assessment guides, regulations and legislation pertaining to family child care homes. Licensee was provided with the new Safe Sleep Regulations PIN. LPA provided PIN 21-18-CCP, with COVID-19 guidance. Today 7/23/21, the facility was not approved for a Large Family Child Care License to serve 12 children (when there is an assistant present) with no more than 4 infants, or capacity of 14 children when 1 child is enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten or above and 1 child at least age 6 with a maximum of 3 infants. Without assistant, the ratios revert to those for small family childcare home. LPA will return to the facility at a later date to conduct a case management inspection to inspect the backyard and the above ground pool. Once the backyard and above ground pool meets Title 22 regulations, the home may be granted a Large Family Child Care License when all other requirements are met. Licensee made the backyard off-limits as of today and provided with an update of the facility sketch. Licensee stated that children in care have not been using the backyard since the pool has been installed. Licensee stated that the children in care will continue to use the front yard at play time and not the backyard while the pool is being changed to meet Title 22 regulations. Licensee stated the children in care will be supervised at all times while using the front yard. An exit interview was conducted. The following Title 22 Deficiency is being cited on the subsequent 809-D page. Upon receipt of Type A citations, licensee shall post and provide copies of the LIC 809-D for parents/guardians of children in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Licensee must also keep the signed LIC 9224, acknowledging receipt of LIC 809-D in each child's file. Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided. LPA observed the Notice of Site Visit to be posted: it must remain posted for 30 days.