Routine inspection (3-year)·October 10, 2024

On 10/10/24, at 12:40 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Shane Loftus and Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Licensee Luz Lara and Assistant Jorge Lara, and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of Licensee and Assistant toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH\342\200\231s living room, dining room, backyard, converted garage and hallway restroom are used for childcare services, while the home\342\200\231s bedrooms are excluded from child care. At the time of the inspection one child was present. The home is clean and has ventilation to support the children\342\200\231s comfort and safety. Additionally, LPAs observed the home is free of hazardous items. Medication is stored on an elevated shelf in master bedroom closet which inaccessible to children in care. LPAs also observed cleaning compounds stored on elevated shelf in the converted garage and underneath the kitchen sink which is secured with child safety locks. Sharps in the kitchen area are stored on an elevated shelf behind the sink near the window, which is beyond the reach of children. Toys, furniture, and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. Required forms are predominantly posted on the living room wall of the FCCH. The FCCH has no fireplace. The FCCH has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were tested 12:55 PM and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was serviced on 4/8/24. LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the home\342\200\231s fire/disaster drill log. The most recent fire/disaster drill occurring on 7/16/24. The FCCH maintains operable telephone services. Continued on 809-C The backyard is enclosed by a wooden fence. The fence\342\200\231s entry/exit gates are secure. The back yard also has a shed which contains yard tools and equipment. The shed was secured by pad lock. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate. No bodies of water are observed on site. A sampling of the child records was reviewed. The record is current and complete. A current roster of children was reviewed by the LPA. LPA also reviewed the Licensee\342\200\231s records which are current and complete with Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on 2/9/25, and Mandated Reporter Training expiring 6/6/26. The Licensee stated no firearms or ammunition is on stored on site. Licensee does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) or (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. 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. Continued 809-C 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. During the exit interview, the licensee 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility representative Luz Lara. LPA notes Assistant (Jorge Lara) translated during the inspection as Licensee is primarily Spanish speaking.