Routine inspection·July 29, 2021

On July 29, 2021 @ 1:47 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S. Mendoza-Ceja conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Licensee Estrella Huitz and explained the purpose of the inspection. A risk assessment for COVID-19 exposure was conducted with prior to entry into the family child care home. A tour of the center was conducted inside and outside. Upon entry to the home, LPA observed child #1 (an infant) in a baby walker. Licensee was advised that the walker is prohibited equipment. Licensee stated she just put the infant in the walker to greet LPA at the door. Licensee removed the walker from the day care area. Licensee escorted LPA through the home. During the inspection, LPA observed Licensee Huitz and her teenage daughter to providing care to seven children of which three are infants under the age of two years. Licensee stated, one of the infants was a drop in child. Licensee Huitz was advised she was exceeding the limitations of her license. The Licensee Huitz continued to escort LPA through the home. Licensee stated the child care is conducted in the primarily in the day care room, the living room, sun room. The entire home and the day care areas were inspected. The rooms available to the children were observed to be appropriately furnished for young children. LPA did observe two play yards available. LPA observed the COVID-19 posters posted for review. The backyard was observed to be completely fenced, LPA observed a BBQ pit which had poker utensil, an unsecured small trampoline and 4 propane tanks behind an insecure fence near the locked storage unit. Licensee was advised this was inappropriate for day care children. Licensee stated she is still conducting temperature checks in the morning. The outside play area is easily accessible through the sun room. The off-limit areas of the home are the bedrooms which have key locks. Licensee was reminded the rooms shall be made inaccessible to day care children at all times. The required 2A10 BC fire extinguisher was purchased on 04/17/2020 and was due for service or replacement by 04/17/2021. There is carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector which were tested and operational. LPA discussed firearms and ammunition. Licensee Huitz stated there are no guns and ammunition in the home or bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Licensee Huitz has current Child, Infant and Adult CPR and First Aid (expires 09/28/2021). LPA discussed the updated Regulations in regards to infant care with Licensee, including Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC9227), Sleeping Chart and provided copies for her review. Licensee's AB1207 Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training is current (expires 08/20/2021). LPA also reviewed children's records including the child care roster. I ncidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 Deficiencies are being cited based on observation, interviews conducted, and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, refer to LIC809Ds. Licensee Shall provide parents with a copy of the The Type A violations and obtain the parent's signature on the LIC9227. An exit interview was conducted, and Plan of Corrections were reviewed and developed with the Licensee Huitz. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Licensee Huitz. LPA observed the "Notice of Site Visit" posted. FAILURE TO POST THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FOR 30 DAYS MAY RESULT IN A $100.00 CIVIL PENALTY.