Routine inspection·August 2, 2022

On 8/2/2022, at 3:05 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. Prior to entering the facility, LPA conducted COVID-19 pre-screening questionnaire and based on Licensee\342\200\231s responses it was determined to be safe and free of any COVID-19 exposures. LPA met with Maria Dominguez, Licensee of the facility and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA observed nine (9) children being cared by Licensee. Licensee stated that the assistant had stepped out to run an errand. The main day care areas are living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, outdoor yard and office playroom. Upon arrival LPA observed two small children sitting in vibrating chairs in the living room and a johnny jumper located in the office playroom. Off limit areas include bedrooms, laundry room and garage. LPA observe bedroom doors, laundry room door and garage door were not locked during this inspection. LPA observed the day care area to be clean and orderly and provided plenty of ventilation for the children in care. In the kitchen, LPA observed raid, medication, and two knives in the counter of the kitchen. LPA observed most of the medication is stored in an elevated kitchen cabinet and on top of the refrigerator which is secure and beyond the reach of children. LPA observed knives are stored in a drawer that is locked. Cleaning compounds are stored under the kitchen sink that is locked and in the laundry room and garage that are not locked and accessible to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment within the FCCH are age appropriate. The restroom used by children in care was observed to be clean. LPA observed hazard personal hygiene supplies, razors, toothpaste accessible to children. LPA notes that all hazardous items were removed from the kitchen and bathroom prior to LPA finishing the inspection. Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall. LPA observed a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH which was tested at 3:53 PM and found to be operable. Likewise, the home has a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 2/8/22. CONT 809-C 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 wood fencing. The fence\342\200\231s entry/exit gates are secure. LPA observed a trampoline in the outdoor yard. LPA notes no children were using the trampoline during today\342\200\231s inspection. Per Licensee, trampoline is used by 3-4 children at a time. LPA advised Licensee of trampoline guidelines and left regulations that advise on trampoline usage. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate. No bodies of water are observed. LPA reviewed Licensee and children's records. LPA reviewed files for all nine (9) children present during today\342\200\231s inspection. All child files were found to have emergency card information. Per Licensee, she is not documenting 15 minute check for any infant because it is too much. LPA reviewed Licensee\342\200\231s and Assistants documents and found, Licensee's Mandated Reporter training certification is valid until 3/10/23 and Licensee's Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification is valid until 4/30/23. LPA notes that assistant did not have Pediatric CPR and First-aid abd Mandated Reporter Training Certificate is only from 30 minute course. 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: htttp://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA reviewed with Licensee the Safe Sleep Regulation. LPA provided a Handout for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training provided on line at www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 CONt 809-C 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 Dominguez. 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.