Routine inspection·January 24, 2025

On January 24, 2025 at approximately 1:40pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Catrina Quimbo and Ruhi Wadhwa, conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPAs met with licensee, Leila Anico, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during LPAs visit included licensee, licensee's assistant/adult daughter, and 9 children (5 infants and 4 preschool age). LPA informed licensee as a licensed provider, licensee cannot care for more than 4 infants (under 24 months). LPA informed licensee they are operating over capacity during LPAs' visit. Licensee lives in the home with their spouse and adult child. All adults living in the home have fingerprint clearance on file. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm. With licensee, LPAs inspected the day care areas for health and safety hazards. The DAY CARE AREAS are the living room (main day care area), hallway bathroom, and backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are kitchen, garage, and all 3 bedrooms. Licensee utilizes a child safety gate in hallway. Home includes a variety of toys that are in good condition. Children's furniture and materials were observed to be age appropriate. Flooring in the home includes rugs that are clean and free of stains. LPAs did not observe any accessible cleaning solutions or poisons in day care areas. Hallway bathroom for children's use was observed to be in working condition. LPAs observed cabinet and drawer in bathroom to have a child safety lock installed. There are enrolled children who are currently in diapers. Children's families provide diapers and wipes for children. LPAs observed diapers to be appropriately labeled with children's names and appropriately stored. LPA observed a garbage bin with a tight fitting lid in bathroom. Home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, first aid kit, multiple smoke detectors, and a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide detector was tested during visit and was observed to be in working condition. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) Children nap in the main day care area. LPA observed floor mats and cribs for napping children. Licensee provides sheets and blankets for floor mats that are laundered weekly. LPA observed cribs to be free of loose articles and materials. Cribs do not hinder the entrance or exit to the home. Sleeping logs are not currently maintained for napping infants. LPA observed sleeping logs for infants to be dated March 2024. Sleeping logs include the 15 minute time check of when the napping infant is checked on while sleeping. LPA reminded licensee sleeping logs must be consistently maintained every time an infant is napping in licensee's care. 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. 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. Backyard is fully enclosed and fenced. There are play structures with resilient padding underneath. Per licensee, outdoor equipment is sanitized weekly. There are storage sheds in the backyard that are made inaccessible to children. LPAs did not observe any pools, spas or bodies of water on site. Licensee provides a food service that includes breakfast, lunch and snacks. Per licensee, no children at this time have allergies or dietary restrictions. 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/ . LPA reviewed facility records that included 6 children's records. Children's records include emergency information. Licensee's CPR/First Aid certification has expired as of 11/2024. Licensee stated they are scheduled for a renewal course 2/8/2025, however, does not have proof of renewal. Licensee's Mandated Reporter certification is current and will expire 12/2026. LPA was unable to review licensee's assistant/daughter's file as no file was maintained. LPA reminded licensee all staff working with children must have a current Mandated Reporter certification and required immunizations available for review. Licensee maintains a childcare roster that was made available for LPAs' review during visit. Licensee does not maintain emergency disaster drills. Per licensee, last disaster drill was conducted a year ago. LPA reminded licensee disaster drills must be conducted at least once every six months and must be documented. (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) 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 . Licensee 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. Licensee 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, the licensee, Leila Anico, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Licensee is being cited one Type A citation for operating over capacity. Licensee is also being cited five Type B citations for incomplete staff records, not maintaining required immunziations for licensee and assistant present, licensee's expired CPR/First Aid certification, not maintaining sleeping logs for napping infants, and not conducting an emergency disaster drill. A plan of correction was discussed with licensee. Appeal rights were provided. LPA Quimbo informed licensee, Leila Anico, that this report dated January 24, 2025 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Quimbo informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated January 24, 2025 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardian of all children enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Leila Anico.