Routine inspection·June 4, 2025

On 06/04/2025 at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shane Loftus conducted an unannounced Random/Annual Inspection of the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH) and met with Licensee, Elvira Roman. LPA informed Licensee of the nature and purpose of the inspection. LPA notes the Inspection will also address a request for a change of capacity from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. The FCCH's living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and backyard are used for child care. The remainder of the home is excluded from child care and made inaccessible with child safety gates. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed four children in care along with Assistant, Erick Salgado (cleared and associated). The FCCH was orderly and void of hazardous items. Required forms are posted on a wall near the FCCH\342\200\231s front door. Cleaning compounds in the FCCH are secured and stored in a cabinet under the kitchen sink and an elevated shelf in the bathroom. Medication in the FCCH is stored on an elevated shelf in a hallway closet which is beyond the reach of children in care. LPA observed sharps in a locked kitchen drawer. LPA notes all areas are inaccessible to children in care. The FCCH has a fire place in the dining room that is covered with a metal mesh screen. LPA observed a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH that was tested at 9:30 AM and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 11/08/2024. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. Continued on 809-C Toys, furniture and play equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. The home maintains working telephone services. LPA observed the bathroom used by children in care to be in safe and sanitary operating conditions . The backyard of the FCCH is enclosed by wooden fencing. The footing in the area is varied. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard area are age appropriate. LPA observed a trampoline in the backyard that is netted, locked, and outside of the gated play area. LPA observed no bodies of water on site. LPA reminded Licensee to maintain direct supervision of children in care when in the outdoor play area. Additionally, Licensee was reminded to replace outdoor play equipment and furnishing when such items begin to degrade. LPA reviewed the records of children on site. The records were current, complete and possessed emergency contact information, immunization records, and napping logs. The staff\342\200\231s records are current and complete with pedantic CPR and First Aid certifications (EMSA approved), Mandated Reporter training and other required licensing forms. The Licensee informed LPA no firearms or ammunition are stored on site. LPA notes the last fire drill at the facility was completed on 03/07/2025. The Licensee does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) or (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 . 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. Continued on 809-C 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 reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The Licensee provided proof of control of property. The Licensee has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 12 children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 14 children. LPA notes a fire clearance for a capacity of 14 was granted by San Luis Obispo County Fire Department on 04/30/2025. Licensee\342\200\231s request for a capacity increase to a Large Family Child Care Home license (maximum capacity of 12) is pending Licensing Program Manager approval. No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the License, Elvira Roman.