Routine inspection (3-year)·November 21, 2024

On November 21, 2024 at 9:41AM, 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 Herlinda Chavez and informed them the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection 7 children and 2 assistants were present. LPA in the company of the Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. LPA observed the living room area to have sufficient ventilation and equipment for children in care. LPA observed the kitchen to be accessible to children and that all lower cabinets and drawers are secured with child proof locks. LPA observed cleaning compounds to be secured under the kitchen sink. LPA observed sharps and medication to be stored in an elevated kitchen cabinet. LPA observed the bedrooms to be locked and inaccessible to children. LPA informed Licensee in order for areas to be inaccessible to children they must be secured at all times. LPA observed the bathroom to be used for children to be clean and free of hazards. LPA observed the backyard to be completely enclosed and the exit/entry ways to be secured. LPA observed a play structure and other children's equipment that is free of hazards. LPA informed Licensee when equipment is no longer in good condition, they must remove them from the children's area. LPA observed a sandbox that had animal feces in it. 1 Type B deficiency is being issued on the attached LIC 809D as a result. LPA observed the backyard to have 2 storage sheds. LPA observed one to be locked and the other to be unlocked. LPA notes the unlocked storage shed did not contain hazardous items. The FCCH has a smoke and carbon monoxide detector which was tested at 10:42AM and found in working order. LPA observed the FCCH to have a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 4/23/2024. LPA reminded Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. CONTINUED PAGE 2 LPA reviewed a sampling of children's files. LPA observed 3 out of 7 children to be missing LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment. Further LPA observed all files to have forms to be incomplete. Licensee informed LPA they recently stopped doing infant safe sleep 15 minute checks since they were informed it only applied to infants under 1 year old. LPA informed licensee the 15 minute checks are for all infants ( under 24 months) and observed licensee in fact had recently stopped conducting them,. 1 Type B deficiency is being issued as a result on the attached LIC 809D. LPA reminded Licensee it is there responsibility to ensure all children files are current and complete. LPA reviewed both assistants and Licensee's files. LPA observed both assistants and Licensee to be missing a current Mandated Reporter Training certificate. 1 Type B deficiency is being issued on the attached LIC 809D. LPA notes staff and Licensee have current pediatric CPR/First Aid (Licensee completed 7/29/2023. LPA reminded Licensee that it is their responsibility to ensure all training and certifications are current. LPA observed the last documented fire drill was conducted on 2/05/2024. 1 Type B deficiency is being issued as a result on the attached LIC 809D. Licensee informed LPA there are no fire arms in the home. 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. CONTINUED PAGE 3 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/ . 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, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 4 Type B deficiencies were issued during the inspection. Exit interview was conducted with licensee Herlinda Chavez and notice of site visit was given.