Routine inspection·April 25, 2022

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, LPA asked the pre-screening questions prior to inspection. Licensee's assistant responses indicate there was no COVID-19 exposure on site. On 4/25/2022, at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection and met with Licensee's Assistant, Lizzie Mejia. The purpose of the visit was discussed with the assistant and together we toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed 4 children and 1 infant in care at the time of the inspection. At 11:56 AM, Deyanira Jimenez, Licensee arrived from running errands. The main day care areas are living room, dining room, kitchen, activity room, napping room, activity area, and bathroom. LPA observed , at 11:20 AM, the safety gate to the stairs unsecured, leaving the stair accessible to children in care. At 11:22 AM, LPA observed C1 stripped in to a car seat/ stroller, with a blanket covering the infant's head, in the living room. At 11:25 AM, LPA observed DayQuil (cold & flu), nail clippers and nail scissors on the kitchen counter accessible to children in care. LPA observed the day care area to be clean and orderly. LPA observed age appropriate books, toy, games, tables and chairs. LPA observed the garage secured with doorknob covers. The backyard is completely fenced. No bodies of water were observed. Licensee stated that there are no weapons/ammunition in the home. Licensee stated she does not hold a foster family license. LPA reviewed the facility roster. The fire extinguisher was observed and was purchased March 24, 2022. There is a functioning carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm that were tested at 11:54 AM, that meets statutory requirements and were functioning at the time of the inspection in the home. Licensee and assistant are current with immunization required per SB 792. THIS REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC 809C & LIC 809D The last Safety drill was last conducted and documented on 4/25/2022. Licensee is current with CPR and First Aid which expires March 6, 2023. Licensee stated that licensee nor assistant have not completed the Mandated Reporter Training required per AB 1207. On 10/22/21, the Licensee submitted documentation for a FCCH change of capacity. The Licensee is seeking to change the FCCH\342\200\231s capacity from 8 (Small FCCH) to 14 (Large FCCH). The Santa Maria Fire Department granted a fire clearance following an inspection completed at FCCH on 04/18/2022. Licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes 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: htttp://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA reviewed with Licensee the Safe Sleep Regulation, The Effects of Lead, and What is Carbon Monoxide. LPA provided a Handout for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training provided on line at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was reminded that it is her responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home and was advised to review Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs), Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes which can be accessed on-line at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing Today\342\200\231s visit was conducted in Spanish. The home meets Title 22 of CCR provisional requirements for a Large Family Child Care license effective today. Effective date of license is today April 25, 2022. LPA provided the Licensee a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) to be posted. Today, deficiency cited under Title 22 Division 12, Spainsh Appeal rights given. Upon receipt of this report, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents /guardian of children in care at the facility and to parent/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee to provide LIC 9224 for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report LIC 809 and LIC 809 D.