Routine inspection·November 18, 2022

On November 18, 2022 at 9:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisco Pedroza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with Licensee Gladys Castillo and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Licensee provided LPA a tour of the home. There was four (4) children in care at the time of the inspection. Licensee has a two (2) story apartment. The licensee uses the living room, dining room, kitchen, one (1) bathroom, and back yard for children in care. The second floor is off-limits to children in care. LPA observed a gate at the bottom of the stairs with mesh along the rails preventing children from having access to the second floor. Licensee had a 2A10BC fire extinguisher mounted on the wall in the dining room with a purchase date of 9/16/22. Licensee has storage cubbies with toys and accessories. LPA observed age appropriate furniture, books, toys, activities, and other accessories accessible for children. The backyard is enclosed with a fence preventing children from wandering away from the facility. LPA observed age appropriate toys for children in care. Licensee does not have firearms or live ammunition in the home. LPA observed the facility children roster. A sampling of children and staff records was observed. Children files were found to be current and complete. Staff file was found to be current and complete. Licensee's Pediatric CPR/First-aid expires on 7/17/23. Licensee's Mandated Reporter expires on 6/25/23. The last emergency drill was completed on 8/23/22. Licensee is following current Covid-19 and Safe Sleep requirements. LPA asked licensee if she had any questions regarding Covid-19 and Safe Sleep. She advised that she did not. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. Continued on 809-C Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Home 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 . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . 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 conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee