Routine inspection·April 19, 2022

On 4/19/22 at 1:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced Required inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Adela Vences, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. LPA notes two (2) children are on site along with Licensee's parent that lives in the home with Licensee. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. The home\342\200\231s living room, kitchen and dining area, bathroom, garage and part outdoor yard are used for child care services, while all three (3) bedrooms and part of the outdoor yard are excluded from services. LPA notes that all bedroom door were closed and had safety knobs making the rooms inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom that is used for child care purposes was found to be clean and free of toxins. LPA notes that the bathroom has plenty of soap, paper towels and hand washing poster for the children. LPA notes that the garage also stores the washing and drying machine. Cleaning compounds are located in the garage in an elevated shelf in the garage that is out of reach of children. The FCCH is orderly and has ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort and safety. Medication in the FCCH is stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen and in an elevated cabinet in the hallway. Sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning compounds were observed to be stored in an elevated cabinet in the hallway and in the garage in an elevated shelf. LPA notes that all areas are inaccessible to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. Required forms are posted on the FCCH living room wall. The FCCH has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were tested at 2:20 pm and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced 12/1/21. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the home\342\200\231s fire/disaster drill documentation. The last drill was completed on 3/10/22. CONT 809-C The outdoor play yard is completed fenced. LPA notes that part of the outdoor is fenced off and not accessible for childcare services. LPA notes that Licensee adds canopies to provide shade to the children in care. Drinking water is accessible by means of individual water cups for children. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the yard are age appropriate. LPA observed no bodies of water on site. A sampling of the children's records were reviewed. The records are current, complete and possessed emergency contact information. The Licensee's records were also reviewed and found to be complete. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First (EMSA approved) expires 3/27/23. Licensee's Mandated Reporter certificate expires on 12/25/22. The Licensee notes no firearms or ammunition are stored 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 additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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 and report was reviewed with the licensee, Adela Vences. This inspection and review of report was conducted in Spanish due to Spanish being the primary language.