Routine inspection (3-year)·January 15, 2025

On January 15, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Required - 3 Year inspection at the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with licensee Gabriela Bragg and informed them the purpose of the inspection. At the time of inspection no children were present, however, 1 child arrived during the inspection. LPA in the company of the licensee toured the interior of the FCCH. LPA notes the home uses the garage, dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom for child care purposes. LPA observed the garage to be used as a play room and to be free of hazards. LPA observed the play room to have sufficient ventilation for children and to have plenty of equipment for children. LPA observed the exit way to the door to the exterior of the home to be secured. LPA observed the play room to be secured with a child proof gate making the remainder of the home inaccessible. LPA observed the dining area to be clean and free of hazards. LPA observed sharps and medication to be stored in an elevated cabinet beyond the reach of children. LPA observed cleaning compounds to be stored on an elevated surface beyond the reach of children. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room that has a cover and is in an inaccessible area of the home. LPA observed the bedroom used for napping to be clean and free of hazards. LPA observed the bathroom used by children to be clean and free of hazards as well. Licensee informed LPA they do not use the yard for child care purposes but instead go to a near by park for outdoor activities. LPA observed required documents to be posted on the door near the entrance of the FCCH. A smoke and carbon monoxide detector was tested at 10:14 AM and found in working order. LPA observed the FCCH to have a regulation fire extinguisher however licensee did not have a receipt or service date.1 Type B deficiency was issued as a result. LPA reminded licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. Licensee stated there are no fire arms in the FCCH. CONTINUED PAGE 2 LPA reviewed children's records which were found to be current and complete. LPA reminded Licensee that it is their responsibility to ensure that children's records are complete. LPA observed licensee's Mandated Reporter Training to be current (completed 4/13/2023). Further, licensee's CPR/First Aid was completed on 5/13/2023. LPA reminded licensee that it is their responsibility to ensure all training and certifications are current. The last emergency drill was conducted on 12/18/2023. 1 Type be deficiency was issued as a result. 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 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. 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. 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/ . CONTINUED PAGE 3 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 Gabriela Bragg , confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 2 Type deficiencies was issued during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Gabriela Bragg.