Routine inspection·February 23, 2023

On February 23, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams conducted an unannounced 1 Year required inspection and met with Licensee, Jessica Ambriz. LPA observed eleven (11) children (one infant) supervised by Licensee and her two assistants. Criminal record clearances have been verified. Facility fees were reviewed and are current. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home since licensure. Licensee operates seven day a week and does provide overnight care. LPA and Licensee toured the facility during the inspection. The facility consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 office, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, laundry room, detached garage. There is a shop located in the front right side of the house which will remain locked during childcare hours. The shop, detached garage, and open door shed will remain off limits in the front of the home. Additional off limit areas will consist of kitchen, licensee\342\200\231s bedroom, master bathroom, and licensee\342\200\231s daughter\342\200\231s bedroom. Licensee\342\200\231s home is on approximately ten acres of land. The front and backyard are unfenced. The backyard covers approximately ten acres with a walnut orchard. Licensee will have one hundred percent supervision when children are in the front yard and designated play area. The backyard and side areas of the front yard will remain off limits at all times. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee stated that there are no weapons in the home. Licensee stated there are no pets in the home. LPA conducted record reviews during the inspection. Six child files and Licensee and her Assistant\342\200\231s file was reviewed. All files had the required Licensing documents, consent forms, immunization records in them. LPA discussed mandated reporter training with the Licensee. Licensee understands Mandated Reporter Training is to be completed every two years. Mandated reporter training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Mandated Reporter training certification was current in the Licensee\342\200\231s file. Mandated Reporter training was not current in Licensee\342\200\231s two Assistants files. CPR/First Aid certification was reviewed. Expiration date is 11/2023 for Licensee. LPA observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented. REPORT CONTINUED ON SUBSEQUENT PAGE, LIC 809 C LPA observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children. LPA observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. Toys appear to be safe. 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 of the 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services- IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual-Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. The following information regarding ADA Information 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. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing\342\200\231s website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the Licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised Licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regard to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws (CHILDCAREADVOCATESPROGRAM@DSS.CA.GOV ) 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 . Title 22 Deficiencies were observed in the areas that were evaluated for staff records review concerning mandated reporter training. LPA reviewed report with the Licensee, Jessica Ambriz and provided copies of the report along with Appeal Rights. A notice of site visit was provided and posted by LPA Williams and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.