Routine inspection·June 28, 2024

On June 28, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Basak and Garcia conducted an announced annual inspection and met the Licensee, Maria Lourdes Torres. LPAs explained to the Licensee the purpose of the inspection. LPAs observed the licensee and the helper supervising 4 children (4 preschool-age). The licensee complies with the licensing capacity. The children's roster has been reviewed and found to be complete and up to date. LPA verified with the Guardian website all present adults have criminal clearance. According to the licensee, there are no changes to the previously approved childcare and off-limit areas. Day Care Areas are Playroom where children also napping, bathroom, and the part of the backyard. All other parts of the home is off limit and inaccessible to children. LPA observed home to be clean and in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. LPAs observed all cleaning supplies, poisons, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children. There are working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, a fully charged fire extinguisher in size of 2A. The home has a functioning telephone. LPA observed the tub in the backyard is sealed, locked, and properly barricaded. Per Licensee, there are no firearms, gun, or weapon in the home. The operation hours of Child Care Home are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Licensee stated children bring their own meal, snack, water bottles with individually labeled. The facility also provides drinking water to children when needed. See page 2. Page 2 LPAs and the Licensee inspected the childcare areas for health and safety hazards. The childcare area is clean and free from hazards. LPAs observed a daycare area is equipped with age-appropriate toys, books, and educational materials. Mats, and individual sheets were observed in the napping area and the licensee verified children bring their sheet/blankets from home. LPAs confirmed with the licensee they have an isolation area for ill children until their parents arrive. The Licensee was informed about the sleep log, to check the infant every 15 minutes during naptime. The Licensee understood that no baby walkers, bouncers, or other similar items are permissible to be used during daycare hours. The Licensee has a valid CPR & First Aid and the licensee, and the helper have valid certifications and Mandated Reporter training. Per the Licensee, the fire and earthquake drills are conducted at least every six months, and the latest drill was conducted on April 26, 2024 LPAs reviewed the children's files and verified all required records were in the file, including Immunization records, Emergency cards, and Parental rights forms. LPAs observed all mandatory postings are posted in Child Care Home including License, Parent's Rights poster, and Earthquake preparedness Checklist. There was a child has allergy present at the facility and LPAs observed the medication properly stored and it was in the original box. See page 3. Page 3 The 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. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with the licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes 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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Licensee was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the CCLD website. Licensee was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. See page 4. Page 4 LPAs reviewed AB 1207 with the Licensees. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families find childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Maria Lourdes Torres, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and the report and appeal rights were reviewed with the licensee, Maria Lourdes Torres.