Routine inspection·March 16, 2023

On 3/16/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Corina Beckby met with licensee, Rosa Castro, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Licensee, licensee’s husband, 2 sons, and 5 day care children were present during the inspection. (Ages: 3, 2, 8, 8, & 1.5 years old). Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 23 hours a day 7 days a week. Licensee has also applied to change from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Fire clearance was granted by West Sacramento Fire Department on 2/27/2023. LPA verified the annual fees are current. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home. 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, 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. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children and toured the one story, 3-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home. At time of inspection, licensee requested another bedroom change from “off limits” status to “on limits” status. LPA toured the room and did not observe weapons, sharp objects, hazardous or personal hygiene items accessible to children. Off-limits areas include 1 bedroom, garage and shed in backyard. Off limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed doors with safety knobs. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone and fire extinguisher. LPA observed a dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and verified it was functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons. Continues LIC 809C... LPAs observed cleaning supplies and medications properly stored in the hall closet with baby proof locks, out of reach of children. LPA observed living room area with age appropriate toys for children. The backyard is fenced, and there were no bodies of water on the property, there is also a shed with a pad lock in the backyard. The left side of the fence has a few boards missing from the severe weather the area experienced. The back yard is off limits until the boards are fixed. Licensee will send LPA pictures of fence when it’s properly fixed. Licensee understands that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes . 5 Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on file. LPA observed a current roster and documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. Licensee's immunization records are available in the facility file. Current EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires on 3/4/25. Licensee has current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate that expires 6/13/25 and understands Mandated Reporter Training must be completed every two years starting January 1, 2018 and retain proof of completion in the facility file. The training can be found at: mandatedreporterca.com. 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 discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes for infants under 24 months. LPA provided a copy of the LIC 9227, Individual Sleeping Plan, to be completed for infants under 12 months. 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. This provider is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) services to children in care. IMS policy was discussed. This provider is currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children in care. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Continues LIC809C... 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 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 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. Provider signed up for PINs at time of inspection. 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/inspection-process 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. Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for childcare updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. As of today's date, 3/16/2023, LPA Beckby approved the extra bedroom to become "on-limits" and will change the license to reflect the change. Continues LIC809C... An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with the licensee, Rosa Castro. 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. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Effective today 03/16/2023, facility is 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.