Facility-requested visit·September 25, 2024

On 9/25/2024 at 2:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gigi Reyes conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection at the above Family Child Care Home. (FCCH) LPA met with Licensee/applicant, Brenda Avila and discussed the purpose of the inspection. Applicant/Licensee operates from Monday to Saturday from 500 AM to 5:00 PM and provides care to children ages 2 months to 12 years old. On 8/14/2024, Licensee/applicant submitted an application to Community Care Licensing (CCL) requesting an increase in FCCH capacity from 8 to 14 day care children.The day care uses the living room, one bathroom, dining and the fenced side yard/patio. During the review of the facility sketch and tour of the home, LPA observed the wall enclosure was no longer present, as the facility sketch originally indicated that the area was a bedroom used for napping children, which is now part of the living room. The licensee/applicant stated that 2 months ago licensee's spouse removed the wall to enlarge the living room. LPA also observed a napping infant Child # 1 in the playpen with a blanket on C1's side. The licensee stated she was under the impression that if the child is able to remove the blanket, the child can use it. It was noted that the child's physical development appears more advanced than the child's age. Continued on LIC 809C LPA reviewed the file of Child # 1 who was enrolled at Child's 5th month, however, LIC 9227 Infant Safe Sleep Plan was not on file. On September 23, 2024, Santa Maria Fire Department granted the fire safety clearance as required for capacity increase. Fire extinguisher was purchased on 11/8/2023, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed in the hallway of the home. Pediatric CPR and First Aid expires on 9/16/2025 while Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires and on 9/15/2025. During today's inspection, deficiencies were cited under Title 22 Division 12. Licensee/applicant shall submit an amended facility sketch with measurements and indicating the open space in the living instead of a bedroom. Increase capacity is pending upon submission of the plan of correction for the cited deficiencies and submission of amended facility sketch. Notice of Site Visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant/licensee Brenda Avila. Report and inspection was translated in Spanish by Licensee's child.