Routine inspection·April 17, 2023

On 04/17/23 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez and conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Maria Alvarado Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA notes COVID Pre-screening questions were asked of Licensee prior to the inspection. The Licensee's responses suggest the FCCH is void of COVID positive cases. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed there were no children on site during this inspection. There are three (3) adults that live in the home and all three (3) adults have received fingerprint clearance. LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. This home is a two-story home consisting of living room, dining room, kitchen, three (3) bedrooms, two bathrooms, garage, and outdoor yard. The FCCH\342\200\231s living room, dining area, kitchen, one (1) bedroom, one (1) bathroom and outdoor yard are accessible for childcare services. Meanwhile, the entire second floor that consists of two (2) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom and garage are off-limits to children in care. LPA observed the garage to be locked and LPA observed a gate located on the first step of the stairway, making the entire second floor inaccessible. The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room that is secured and locked with safety latch. In the kitchen, LPA observed sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet. Medication for the family is stored Licensee\342\200\231s bedroom closet in an elevated shelf and in the children\342\200\231s bathroom in an elevated cabinet. LPA observed cleaning compounds are stored in the garage. LPA notes all areas are inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom used for childcare is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed toys, furniture, and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate and in good condition. LPA notes there are plenty of activities for children indoors and outdoors. CONT 809-C Required forms are predominantly posted on the entrance of the FCCH. LPA observed a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. Detector was tested at 10:39 AM and was found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was serviced on 03/07/2023. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services. The Licensee informed LPA no firearms or ammunition are stored on site. LPA and licensee toured the outdoor yard. The outdoor yard is fenced, and all exits are secured. LPA observed children yard has plenty of natural shading to afford the children in care. Children have access to filtered water by means of individual water bottle that are labeled. LPA observed there are plenty of toys, furniture and equipment that is age appropriate and in good conditions. LPA observed there are no bodies of water on sire. LPA reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete, and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records. Licensee does not have any infant age children enrolled; therefore 15-minute sleep checks were not reviewed. LPA and licensee discussed reviewing and understanding infant safe sleep regulations prior to enrolling any infants in the FCCH. A review of the FCCH's fire drill log shows the last drill occurred on 8/16/2022. The Licensee's records were reviewed. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 12/02/2024. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training certificate expired 11/12/2022. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child 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 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. 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 for 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. A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Maria Alvarado in Spanish due to Spanish being licensee\342\200\231s primary language.