Routine inspection·May 12, 2023

On May 12th, 2023 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts Gigi Reyes and Dixie Wright conducted an unannounced One (1) Year Required inspection at a Family Child Care Home (FCCH) owned and operated by Trish Lujano. The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with the licensing regulations and Health and Safety Code. LPA asked pre-screening questions related to COVID-19, and the licensee's responses indicated that there were no COVID-19 exposures on site. The facility had three children and two staff present during the time of inspection. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection with the licensee. During the inspection, LPAs toured the interior and exterior of the facility. The living room, kitchen, dining, and one bedroom downstairs are accessible to children. LPAs observed that required licensing forms were posted at the back of the entrance door. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were also observed in the FCCH. The regulation fire extinguisher was purchased serviced on 3/23/2023. The facility conducts and documents fire and disaster drill every 5 months, and the last drill was conducted on 3/22/2023. The backyard of the FCCH was enclosed with a wooden fence and equipped with appropriate toys and equipment. No bodies of water were observed on site. The licensee stated that there are guns and ammunition in the home. LPA observed a locked gun safe where they are stored. Continued on LIC 809C LPA reviewed the facility file and found that the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires on 2/5/2024. License and assistant's the Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expired on 1/20/2022. LPA reminded the licensee that AB 1207 should be renewed every two years. Licensee and assistant have immunization record. The FCCH has a current roster of children in care, and a sampling of children records were reviewed and found to be current. The facility file contains Emergency and Identification card requirements. The facility currently has no infants in care. Licensee does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Home 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 about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://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 . Continued on LIC 809C 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. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 year old 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. During today's inspection, no deficiency was cited. A technical violation was issued, Appeal Rights were given and discussed. Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant, Meaghan Cota. Patricia Lujano gave permission for Meaghan Cota to sign due to having to leave for an appointment.