Routine inspection·July 11, 2022

On 7/11/22 at 10:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Reyna Castillo de Ferreira, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The home's living room, kitchen, bathroom, garage and backyard are used for childcare services and all three bedrooms are off-limits. At the time of the inspection, there are six children present. LPA notes Pre-screening COVID questions were asked prior to the inspection. The Licensee's responses suggest no COVID exposures on site. LPA observed children were in the garage area with Licensee and were having snack. LPA observed blankets and mats in the garage, Licensee stated that children do not nap in the garage. Children interviews conducted in the facility determined that meals/snacks and napping occur in the garage. The home was clean and orderly. Further, the home was void of hazardous items. Medication is stored in an elevated kitchen cabinet which is secure and beyond the reach of children. Cleaning compounds and sharps are also observed on elevated cabinets in the kitchen. More cleaning compounds are found in an elevated shelf and in a locked cabinet in the garage. Toys, furniture and equipment within the FCCH are age appropriate. Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall. The FCCH has a fireplace that was not locked and/or made inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH which were each tested at 11:29 AM and found to be operable. Likewise, the home has a regulation fire extinguisher which was purchased on 3/10/22. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The home maintains working telephone services. The backyard is made up of grass footing and is enclosed by chain link fencing. The fence\342\200\231s entry/exit gates are secure. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate. No bodies of water are are observed. CONT 809-C LPA reviewed Licensee and children's records. LPAs notes that one child present during inspection did not have a file to review. LPA attempted to review Licensee's Mandated Reporter training certification; Licensee did not have certificate for review. LPA reviewed Licensee's Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications and noted certification is not EMSA approved and therefore does not meet regulation. The Licensee informed LPA no firearms and ammunition are on site. 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. Type B deficiencies are being cited based on LPA\342\200\231s record reviews, observations and children interview pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations (refer to LIC 809-D). Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights. A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Reyna Castillo de Ferreira. This inspection and review of report was conducted in Spanish. CONT 809-D