Routine inspection·March 4, 2025

On 3/4/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carla Polanco met with Licensee Candelaria Espinoza for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were three children present at the start of inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 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. Off-limits areas include bedroom #1 near the entrance of the house, the laundry room area and the backyard and basement through the sliding door in the back of the house. 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 age appropriate toys for children. 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. Continues on LIC809-C...... 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. Last drill was conducted in February 2025. Licensee's immunization records are available in the facility file. Current EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 12/2025 and Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter certification was verified and expires 02/2026 . Licensee provided copy of liability insurance which is $300,000 for every occurrence. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA observed 15 min infant napping log for infants 24 months and under. LPA observed copies of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants under 12 months. This provider is not currently providing Incidental medical Services (IMS) to children in care. 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. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee. A notice of site visit was provided and posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. 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\342\200\231s inspection.