Routine inspection·June 17, 2024

On 6/17/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Maribel Aguilar, Licensee and Pablo Villa-Garcia, assistant. The purpose of the inspection was discussed and together LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed one (1) infant and twelve (12) children in care at the time of the inspection. Upon LPA's arrival, LPA observed Child#4 asleep in a high chair. LPA advised the licensee C4 can not asleep in the high chair. The licensee removed C4 from the high chair and place C4 in a pacNplay. The main day care areas are living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and completely fenced backyard. LPA observed the day care area to be clean and orderly. LPA observed age appropriate books, toy, games, tables and chairs. LPA observed that knives and medication are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen inaccessible at the time of the inspection. Cleaning compounds were observed an secured kitchen cabinet at the time of the inspection making the cleaning compounds inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom to be used for children in care was observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed child size furniture and material for activities throughout the home in areas that will be accessible to children in care. CONTINUES ON LIC 809C & LIC 809D LPA observed the off-limits areas which include the three(3) bedrooms, and one (1) bathrooms secured with door knob covers, making theses areas inaccessible to children in care. The backyard is completely fenced. LPA observed the exits to be secured. LPA observed there is shading to afford the children in care. In addition, Filtered water will be accessible by means of water jug with individual water cups. The play area has age-appropriate toys and day-care equipment. LPA and licensee discussed active supervision when children are in the outdoor yard. LPA observed the FCCH is fully equipped to meet the needs of children in care. LPA observed that the FCCH is clean and orderly. In addition, there is plenty of ventilation for the children in care. · No prohibited equipment will be allowed or used in the home. No baby bouncers, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. · All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department inspection rights authority. There are two (2) adults living in the home, which all adults residing in the home have been fingerprint cleared. CONTINUES ON LIC809C & LIC 809D LPA observed a regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the FCCH at the time of the inspection that was serviced on 01/23/2023. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. LPA observed licensee test a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home at 2:31 PM and were functioning at the time of the inspection. Licensee stated that there are no weapons or ammunition in the home. Licensee stated she does hold a foster family license. No bodies of water were observed at the time of the inspection. Licensee is current with immunization required per SB 792. Licensee Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 04/01/2025. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training certificate is valid until 10/04/2025. The licensee provided proof of control of property. Control of property was verified via receipt of lease agreement. Because the licensee, rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). Licensee, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 CONTINUES ON LIC809C 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. 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) or (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 . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA reviewed the children's file revealed Child#2 did have a safe sleep plan or a safe sleep log at the time of the inspection. 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. CONTINUES ON LIC809C & LIC809D On this date, 06/17/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Licensee was made aware the responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov . CONTINUES ON LIC 809C & LIC809D Today, deficiency cited under Title 22 Division 12 Appeal rights. Today's inspection visit was conducted in Spanish and report was translated in Spanish by LPA Jimenez. 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, Maribel Aguilar.