Routine inspection·April 8, 2025

On 4/8/2025 at approximately 10:30AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Diana Alvarado and Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPAs met with helper, Danilo Navarrete (H1), and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was H1, another helper, four preschool age children, and two infants. Licensee was not present during the visit. Per H1, Licensee was on vacation. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are from 7:00AM to 6:30PM. Daycare Areas: Family Room, Bedroom #1, Bedroom #2, Bathroom #1, and Front Yard. Off-limits Areas: Kitchen, Bedroom #3, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Garage and Backyard. LPAs and H1 inspected the home for any health or safety hazards. The home is equipped with a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. There are carbon monoxide detectors that were demonstrated to be operational during the visit. There is a fireplace in the Family Room that has been barricaded to be inaccessible. Electrical outlets are covered or blocked by furniture when not in use. LPAs observed that cleaning detergents and other chemicals were accessible to children in the Bathroom. There was a cleaning spray present on the Bathroom floor and cleaning detergents present in the Bathroom cabinet. The childproof latch in the Bathroom cabinet was observed to be broken. LPAs advised that all chemicals and cleaning detergents be removed during the visit. H1 stated that they understood and removed all chemicals and cleaning detergents from the Bathroom. LPAs observed there to be age-appropriate toys and learning materials present. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. Children nap in cribs and beds that are provided by the facility. Per H1 the facility provides breakfast, lunch, AM/PM snack, and dinner as needed. Continued on Page Two Page Two LPAs observed an exersaucer to be present in the facility. H1 removed the exersaucer from the daycare areas during the visit. LPAs observed that infants were napping in cribs with blankets and other loose objects. LPAs advised H1 regarding the following safe sleep regulations: 1) Cribs are to be kept free of objects and other loose articles, including blankets. 2) There shall be no objects hanging on the side of or attached to the side of the crib. 3) Infants are to be moved to cribs once they fall asleep. 4) Pacifiers are not to have anything attached while in use. LPAs advised that car seats are to be used only for transportation. LPAs observed that a bookshelf in Bedroom #2 was secured to the wall with an elastic cord. LPAs observed the bookshelf to not be stable. LPAs advised that the bookshelf must be secured and in good repair. H1 stated that they understood. LPAs observed the Front Yard to contain toys and play equipment. LPAs observed that chemicals, broken toys, and trash bags were present in the Front Yard. LPAs advised that the Front Yard must be kept free of debris and other loose articles. The Front Yard is enclosed by a fence. There are no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water present. Per H1, there are no firearms or weapons present in the home. LPAs reviewed three staff records, six children\342\200\231s records, and facility records. There are no helpers present with current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training from an approved training vendor. Mandated Reporter Training is not on file. LPAs advised that all personnel providing care must have staff files available for review. Children\342\200\231s records were observed to be complete. LPAs advised that an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC9227) must be maintained for all children under 12 months of age. Infant sleeping logs are to be maintained for all infants (0-24 months of age). LPAs advised that a facility roster of enrolled children must be maintained. Per H1, emergency drills have not been conducted or logged. LPAs advised that emergency drills must be conducted and logged at least once every six months. Continued on Page Three Page Three To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Continued on Page Four Page Four Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, facility representative confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. See LIC809-D for deficiencies cited today regarding infant safe sleep, physical plant, and staff records. See LIC9102-TV for technical violations issued today regarding infant safe sleep and records. Appeal rights were provided and explained to H1. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Danilo Navarrete.