Routine inspection·May 9, 2023

On May 9, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Licensee, Aurora Cortes for an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained. Present today is both Licensee, spouse and 7 children (3 infant and 4 preschool age). Licensee is operating within capacity and ratio requirements on this day. Licensee and helper have criminal record clearances on file with the department. Hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA and Licensee toured the home for health and safety hazards. Daycare area are: Living room/Playroom, Bedrooms #1 & #2 (both for napping purposes only), bathroom and backyard on side of home. Off limits area are Kitchen, Bedrooms #3 & #4 and backyard behind home. Backyard is properly barricaded to separate off limits yard Hallway is barricaded and used for walking through to backyard only. LPA observed 5 ft. fence. There are plenty of outdoor toys and play yard is cushioned with grass and rubber cushions. Home is clean with proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, child size furnishings, playpens and learning materials all in good repair. There are no pools or bodies of water. Per licensee there are no weapons in the home. Fireplace is properly barricaded with furniture and is inaccessible. Several child gates are set up throughout home. The home is equipped with several fully charged fire extinguisher, a working carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector. All cleaning supplies and toxins are properly stored behind locked cabinets and inaccessible to children. Last emergency drill was conducted on April 12, 2023 and is properly documented. CPR/First Aid is current until 04/2024. Mandated reporter training is current and will expire 04/2025. LPA observed a fully equipped first aid kit. Isolation area will be in room #1 if no other children are in there. LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s records. All the children's records were complete. The home has all necessary paperwork posted. Licensee was given a copy of LIC126. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Some children will bring their own lunch occasionally, Licensee was reminded to label all containers with food brought from home. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Aurora Cortes 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. Licensee agrees to document safe sleep for all children under the age of 2 yrs. Cont. page 2... Page 2... 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. Licensee was reminded 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 for influenza, pertussis and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety Code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 and Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA also informed the 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. The 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. LPA reviewed AB 1207 with the Licensee. 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 . Cont. page 3... Page 3... LPA encouraged the Licensee to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. The Licensee can also email at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list for the updates. 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 As of today, no deficiencies were issued under CCR, Title 22, Division 12. 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, Aurora Cortes.