Routine inspection·June 10, 2024

On June 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM , Licensing Program Analysts (LPA\342\200\231s) Gigi Reyes and Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection at the above Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee, Michelle Vieyra and assistant/partner, Angel Meraz. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection. The FCCH operates Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. During the inspection, LPA and Licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed 13 children playing under the care of 2 staff. The required licensing forms were posted at the day care area. FCCH was free of hazardous items at the time of the inspection. FCCH utilizes living room, 1 bathroom, dining room, and kitchen. The front yard is enclosed by 7-foot wood fencing. The surface, covered with grass and concrete, is hazard-free. Bathroom for children\342\200\231s use is free of toxins. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. The regulation fire extinguisher was last serviced on 4/10/24. Age-appropriate toys, books, and equipment were observed inside the home. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Licensee stated there are no guns or ammunition in the home. LPA reviewed the facility file and found that the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires on 12/23/24 while Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires on 6/5/25. LPA reminded Licensee of the said certificates to be renewed every two years. Children's records were reviewed, immunization of 4 children were not documented in PM286 form. Licensee stated that she does not have current liability insurance for her FCCH. LIC 282, notifying parents that FCCH does not carry liability insurance is on file. Continued on LIC 809C Licensee checks and logs sleeping infant every 15 minutes. The Individual Safe Sleep Plan was filled out for infants 0-12 months old. FCCH conducted and logged the fire and disaster drill on 6/2/24 and is conducting it every month. 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. Licensee, Michelle Vieyra was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 Michelle Vieyra 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. Continued on LIC 809C LPA also informed licensee, Michelle Vieyra 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/ . During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Michelle Vieyra confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. During today's inspection, no deficiency was cited, however, Technical Violation was cited under Title 22 Division 12. and Health and Safety Code. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Michelle Vieyra .