Routine inspection·March 21, 2023

On March 21st, 2023 at approximately 12:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. LPA met with licensee, Maribel Aguilar Torres. Present in the facility are licensee and assistants caring for 9 children (1 infant and 8 preschool age). All adults living and working in the home have a criminal record clearance on file. Licensee rents home, which is a three bedroom two bathroom house with front and backyard. Licensee lives in home with adult husband with two minor children. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7am-6pm. Daycare areas are : Living Room, Dining Room, Bathroom #1, and portion of the backyard. OFF limit areas are: Kitchen (pass through only), Bedroom #1-3, Bathroom #2, Basement, portion of the backyard, and front yard. All off limit areas are properly barricaded. 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 does not have a fireplace. There are two pet bunnies in the home. 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 are either Dining room or living room. There was a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm, and a working telephone on site. Licensee also has an approved Fire Alarm system located in the living room. Phone number listed for Licensee is current. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA reviewed 5 childrens file which were complete and staff files. Licensees CPR & First Aid Certificate expires on 04/2023. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expires on 5/2023. Last emergency drill was conducted on 2/2023. Licensee understands that emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and are properly logged. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee does not offer IMS at this time. When IMS is provided a plan will be developed and submit it to department. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 . 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 . 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. 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. Based on today's inspection, deficiencies were not observed, according to California Title 22, Health and Safety Code of Regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maribel Aguilar Torres.