Routine inspection·April 17, 2023

On April 17, 2023 @ 11:10 AM, Licensing Program Analyst Gigi Reyes conducted an unannounced One (1) Year Required inspection at a Family Child Care Home (FCCH) owned and operated by Joianna Torres. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection with the licensee. The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with the licensing regulations and Health and Safety Code. During the inspection, LPA and the licensee toured the interior and exterior of the facility. There were six (6) children present. LPA observed that required licensing forms were posted in the wall at the day care area. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were also observed in the FCCH. The regulation fire extinguisher was purchased on 4/17/2023, but the licensee was reminded that it should be serviced every year or a new one should be purchased. The facility conducts and documents fire and disaster drill every month, and the last drill was conducted on 4/11/2023.The backyard of the FCCH was enclosed with a wooden fence covered with bushes and equipped with appropriate toys and equipment. No bodies of water were observed on site. The licensee stated that there were no guns or ammunition in the home. LPA reviewed the facility file and found that the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires on 12/2023. The licensee and staff have renewed the Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, which expires on 4/11/2025. Continued on LIC 809 C 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 years 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given and explained. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Joianna Torres. LPA reminded the licensee that AB 1207 should be renewed every two years. 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. However, the licensee does not have liability insurance and had signed waivers in each child's file. LPA observed that an Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC9227) is maintained in the FCCH, and the licensee physically checks and documents the condition of the sleeping infant every 15 minutes. During today;s inspection, no deficiency was cited, however a Technical Assistance was issued. 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 809 C