Routine inspection·October 10, 2024

On October 10th, 2024 at approximately 12:50pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. LPA was let in by assistant, Elizabeth Lopez. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection to assistant. Licensee arrived approximately 20 minutes later. LPA explained the purpose to licensee, Karen Gonzalez. Present in the facility were licensee, assistant, and licensee's husband. Upon arrival, Assistant was supervising 3 children (1 infant, and 2 preschoolers). All adults present and living/working in the home have fingerprint cleared and associated. Licensee rents home, which is a three bedroom one bathroom house with front and backyard. Licensee lives in home with adult husband and two minor children. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm. Daycare areas are : Bedroom #1, Living Room, Dining Room, Bathroom #1, and "side" backyard. OFF limit areas are: Bedroom #2 & #3, Kitchen, Converted Garage, In-Law Unit (backyard), Front yard, and "concrete" patio. All off limit areas, including all closets, are properly barricaded. LPA and licensee inspected new day care areas for health and safety hazards. 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 has a fireplace that is properly barricaded. Licensee has a pet dog with proper documentation. There were no pools, spas or bodies of water on the property. All cleaning supplies, poisons and other chemicals were stored inaccessible to children. Discipline Policy was discussed. Isolation Area for sick children is Bedroom #1. There was a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm, and a working telephone on site. Phone number listed for Licensee is current. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Infant children are sleeping in pack and play in the living room/dining room. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 continued... LPA reviewed children's file and facility files. Licensees CPR & First Aid Certificate expires on 08/2025. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Certificate will expire on 01/2026. LPA reminded licensee that Emergency Drills must be conducted at least once every six months and must be properly logged. All the required posting documentation, such as the facility license, Notification of Parental Rights have been placed in a prominent area for parents or representatives to review. 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, 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 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 licensee 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 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. Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee does not offer IMS at this time. 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/ . 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, Karen Gonzalez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 10/10/24. No deficiencies were cited today under CCR, Title 22, Div. 12, Chapt. 1. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Karen Gonzalez.