Routine inspection·April 2, 2025

On 04/02/25 at approximately 9am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Rosa Vazquez and explained the purpose of today\342\200\231s visit. Present in the facility are licensee and an assistant caring for seven children (4 infants and 3 preschool age). All adults living and working in the home have a criminal record clearance on file. Licensee owns home, which is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, single level house. Licensee lives with one adult and a minor child. Hours of operation : Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm. Daycare areas: Playroom/Garage, Living Room, Side yard/Driveway, and Side yard with lawn. OFF limit area: Kitchen (pass by only), Bedrooms #1 and #2, Bathroom #1 (all children are currently in diapers), and Backyard. All off limit areas are properly barricaded. LPA confirmed the email and phone numbers on file are current. LPA observed home to be clean and in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. There were a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment in the home which were in good condition. Home does not have a fireplace. There are no pets in the home. There were no pools, spas or bodies of water on the property. All cleaning supplies, poisons and other chemicals were stored inaccessible to children. Isolation in the living room. LPA observed that required documents, such as the facility license and the Notification of Parental Rights, were displayed and visible to the public. LPA gave licensee a copy of the Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, for posting. Continued on page 2... Page 2 The most recent emergency disaster drill was conducted on 2/3/2025, and the LPA observed that it was documented. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster drill log and found they were conducted at least once every six months. LPA inspected the indoor and outdoor daycare areas to identify health and safety hazards. LPA observed that the home had a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and one multiple carbon monoxide and three smoke detectors. LPA did not test the smoke and carbon monoxide detector because the children were napping. The facility offers different options for children to rest or nap, including folding mats and pack-n-plays. LPA observed that sheets and blankets were available for the children. Infant mattresses are firm and equipped with appropriately sized sheets. All cribs are well-maintained and free of loose items that could pose safety risks. LPA reviewed the files of seven children and confirmed that all necessary forms were present and completed for each child. LPA also reviewed the 15-minute sleep records for the four children under two and confirmed they were documented. LPA reminded the licensee to maintain form LIC 9227 for children under one in their files. LPA printed copies of the LIC 9227 for two infants during the visit. LPA reviewed the licensee\342\200\231s files and confirmed that all necessary forms were present and completed. LPA confirmed that the licensee holds a valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification, which is set to expire in March 2027. LPA did not see LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging the requirement to report child abuse. LPA printed copies and the licensee and assistant signed them during the visit. LPA reviewed the Mandated Reporter Training requirement of the two hour Child care training. Licensee will send copies once the training is completed. Continued on page 3... Page 3 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/\342\200\214inspection-process. Licensee [or facility representative] 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 [or facility representative] 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. LPA issued one type B citation. Appeal Rights were given to the licensee and LPA reviewed them. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Rosa Vazquez.