Routine inspection·July 12, 2024

On 07/12/2024, at 9:10 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Ana Rosa Torres, and Adriana Ruiz Cortes, assistant. The purpose of the visit was discussed with the licensee and together we toured the inside and out side of the home. LPA observed two (2) infants and nine (9) children playing in the backyard at the time of the inspection. The main day care areas are living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and garage/day-care room. The licensee stated the garage is still being use for activities and for cooling off periods. LPA reminded the licensee that on October 5, 2023, inspection the licensee was advised the garage currently does not have a fire clearance for day-care use of the garage and is to remain off limits to children in care until the garage is cleared by the fire department. Licensee stated she is in the process of getting the garage permits cleared through the county of San Luis Obispo. At10:39am, Licensee spoke with Scott Young, San Miguel Fire Chief, who stated the garage is not to be use for day-care children during the permit and fire clearance process of getting the garage cleared for day-care use for day-care children. THIS REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC 809C & LIC 809D LPA observed the day care area to be clean and orderly. LPA observed age appropriate books, toy, games, tables and chairs. LPA observed the off-limits areas which include second floor, the 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms secured with doorknob covers and a safety gates at the bottom of the stairs. The backyard is completely fenced. LPA observed age appropriate toys, bikes, play structure and playhouses. No bodies of water were observed. Licensee stated that there are no weapons/ammunition in the home. Licensee stated she does not hold a foster family license. Sampling of children's records revealed C2 & C3 did not have a safe sleep chart on file at the time of the inspection. Licensee stated it was her understanding the Safe sleep chart were to be conducted until 12 months of age. The fire extinguisher was observed and was serviced January 12, 2024. There is a functioning carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm that meets statutory requirements, were tested at 10:24 am and functioning at the time of the visit. Licensee is current with immunization required per SB 792. The last Safety drill was conducted June 3, 2024. Licensee is current with CPR and First Aid which expires October 1, 2024. Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training on October 13, 2022, that is required per AB 1207. Licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be This Report Continues on LIC809C & LIC809D 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: htttp://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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 . 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. 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. This Report Continues on LIC809C & LIC809D 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. Licensee was reminded that it is her responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home and was advised to review Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs), Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes which can be accessed on-line at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Today\342\200\231s visit was conducted in Spanish. Today, deficiency cited under Title 22 Division 12 Appeal rights given. Upon receipt of this report, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents /guardian of children in care at the facility and to parent/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee to provide LIC 9224 for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report LIC 809 and LIC 809 D.