Routine inspection·May 6, 2025

On 05/06/2025 at 12:23 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Shane Loftus and Cynthia Alvarez conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Maria Alvarado, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection, LPAs observed there were four (4) children on site during the inspection. LPAs, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH is a two-story dwelling 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 garage and entire second floor that consists of two (2) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom are off-limits to children in care. LPAs observed the garage to be locked, and LPAs 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. LPAs observed a fireplace in the living room that is secured and locked with safety latch. In the kitchen, LPAs observed sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet. Medication for the family is stored Licensee\342\200\231s bedroom closet in an elevated shelf. Cleaning compounds are stored in the garage. LPAs note all areas are inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom used for childcare is clean and free of toxins. At 12:40 PM, LPAs observed rat droppings in an unlocked cabinet of the entertainment unit in the living room. LPAs observed toys, furniture, and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate and in good condition. LPAs note there are plenty of activities for children indoors and outdoors. Continued on 809-C Required licensing forms are predominantly posted at the entrance of the FCCH. LPAs observed a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. Detector was tested at 12:28 PM and was found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was serviced on 3/5/25. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services. The Licensee informed LPAs no firearms or ammunition are stored on site. LPAs 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. LPAs observed there are plenty of toys, furniture and equipment that is age appropriate and in good condition. LPAs observed there are no bodies of water on sire. LPAs reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete, and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records. Licensee states infants in care do not nap for longer than 15 minutes, therefore there is no 15-minute sleep check log available for review. LPAs 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 1/12/25. The Licensee's records were reviewed. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 12/01/2026. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training certificate expired 4/29/27. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . LPAs 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. Continued on 809-C LPAs 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 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. 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. During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs 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 . Type A deficiency is being cited based on LPAs observation pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulation and Health and Safety Code (refer to 809-D). 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.