Routine inspection·February 19, 2025

On February 19, 2025, @ approx. 1:20 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Maria Olguin-Leon and Jaclyn Naves met with Licensee Tanya Gray to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained to licensee. Present during today’s visit was licensee, spouse, two helpers and 8 preschool age children. All adults present today have criminal background clearances. Facility is operating within capacity and ratio requirements on this day. Hours of operation are Monday– Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 am. LPAs and licensee toured the home for health and safety hazards. Home is a single-story home. The DAY CARE AREAS: are entrance foyer, family room, living room, bedrooms #2 & #5, bathroom #1, and backyard. The OFF-LIMIT AREAS : kitchen and bedroom #1, bedroom #3 (office), bedroom #4, bathroom #2, and garage. Home has proper ventilation and lighting throughout home. LPA observed plenty of age-appropriate toys, books, child size furnishings, learning material, and child size beds, all in good condition. LPAs observed electrical outlets are secured with child proof covers or located behind furniture. Fireplace is properly barricaded with shelving and inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to children in care. Bathroom was clean and equipped with children's toiletries and all cabinet were equipped with a child proof locks. There is a child proof gate between kitchen and living room and between kitchen and entrance foyer. Backyard is equipped with small slide structure, ride on toys, a swing set and other age-appropriate toys, all in good condition. Backyard is equipped with childproof gates between patio and grass areas. Off limits areas on side of home is equipped with a child proof gate. The entire backyard is equipped with a 5 ft. wood fence. There is cement patio equipped with rugs and grass and artificial grass throughout backyard to cushion falls. LPA did not observe any spas, pools, or other bodies of water. Home is equipped with working carbon monoxide detector and a working smoke detector. A fully charged fire extinguisher is located at entrance of home. Isolation area for ill children will be in bedroom #2 and away from other children. First aid kit is fully stocked with supplies. Licensee uses a cell phone on the premises. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Licensee provides sheets for beds and are washed weekly or as needed. LPAs reminded licensee must be present at the home 80% of the time when children are being cared for. Cont. Page 2... Page 2... LPAs reviewed 5 children’s files and four staff files; all files were complete. Licensee CPR/FA expires 08/2025. Licensee Mandated Reporter training expires 08/2025. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch, snack, and an early dinner to children in care. LPAs reminded licensee to label children's food/bottles brought from home. Licensee keeps an updated children’s roster. LPAs observed Childcare License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A) and Parent's rights posted. Last emergency drill was conducted on 2/11/2025 and is properly documented. Per licensee, emergency drills are conducted every three months. Licensee carries liability insurance via Acord insurance, ex 01/2026. 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. 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/ . 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. LPA reminded licensee about Mandated Reporter training available www.mandatedreporterca.com Cont. page 3... Page 3... LPAs 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. 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 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, licensee Tanya Gray confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Tanya Gray and helper Olga Tretiakova.