Routine inspection·June 7, 2021

On 6/7/21, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley and LPA Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced Required inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). The LPAs met with Maria Topete, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature, scope and purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The home\342\200\231s living room, family room, backyard and restroom are used for child care services, while remainder of the home is excluded from child care. At the time of the inspection, 3 children are present. Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall at the entry of the home. The home\342\200\231s living room has a fireplace which is barricaded by a child safety gate and inaccessible to children. LPAs observed a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector which was affixed to the ceiling of the family room. The detector was tested and found to be operable at 9:23 AM. The home has a regulation fire extinguisher which was service on 4/9/21. LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The home maintains working telephone services. The home was clean, orderly and has ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort and safety. Further, the home was void of hazardous items. Medication in the home is stored in a cabinet in the kitchen as well as an upper stairs bathroom. Both areas are inaccessible to children and excluded from care. Cleaning compounds are stored in a cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the home are safe, varied and age appropriate. The backyard has a grassy play area and is enclosed by a wooden fence. The fence\342\200\231s entry/exit gates were secure. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are safe, varied, age appropriate and in satisfactory condition. Gates also enclose fruit trees with thrones in the backyard. No bodies of water were observed on site. (CONT 809-C) LPA reviewed children records. The records were current, complete and possessed emergency contact information as mandated by regulations. The Licensee records are also current and complete with CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on 2/18/23. LPAs observed a Mandated Reporter Certification which expires on 10/25/22. The Licensee possess no firearms or ammunition and no firearms or ammunition are stored on site. The Licensee is providing 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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPAs discussed COVID-19 best practices and guidance. Likewise, LPAs discussed safe sleep regulations with the Licensee. Licensee was reminded that it is her responsibility to know the regulations for FCCH which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov . There were no deficiencies cited at this time. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY