Routine inspection·September 23, 2021

On Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 9:15 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit. LPA met with Licensee Alejandra Araya and explained the purpose of the visit. Present on this visit were the Licensee's son and three (3) children in care, of whom one (1) is an infant. Licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home. The home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. At this time, the facility's ON LIMIT areas are the Play Room (garage converted room), kitchen, dining room living room, sun room, hallway bathroom and the backyard. The backyard play area is completely fenced. The facility's access is the right side yard gate. At 9:30 am, LPA observed gates in the side yard upon entering the side yard access main gate. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are all bedrooms, master bath and the half of the garage which will be inaccessible to children in care by closed and or locked doors and or a fence with visual supervision. The designated isolation area for a child who becomes ill while in care is the living room. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present during today's inspection. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children and it was observed that there are no toxins or hazardous items accessible today. The observed children\342\200\231s toys, play equipment and materials were in good condition. Furniture and equipment, such as tables, chairs, play pen, and step stool were age appropriate and in good condition. There were no baby walkers observed. Bathroom for children's use was sanitary. SEE LIC 809 C. Continuation.... The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector and working telephone. The fireplace is screened to prevent access by children. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 08/12/2021 . Licensee owns the house and does not carry childcare liability insurance or a bond and maintain the signed form LIC 282 AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LIABILITY INSURANCE. The licensee CPR and First Aid certificate and expires on 02/01/2022 . The licensee completed the Mandated Reporter General Training and Child Care Providers training online at https://mandatedreporterca.com/ on 09/2020 . Licensees have records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded Licensee that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination. Facility roster of children was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed, which included records of receipt for Parents' Rights Notice, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, and Immunization. The licensee is in ratio today. Licensee stated that she does transport children at this time. Licensee has a current and valid Driver License. Licensee understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time, the motor vehicles used to transport children in care shall be maintained in safe operating conditions and all vehicle occupants must be secured in an appropriate restraint system. LPA Estoesta discussed the following links; https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information and https://www.chp.ca.gov/Programs-Services/Programs/Child-Safety-Seats . The licensee is reminded any structural changes to the home or additions to the child care facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Also, any adults moving into the home must be reported to Community Care Licensing prior to them moving in and all requirements must be met before the person lives in the facility. SEE 809 C. Continuation... Individual Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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/childqanda.htm . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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. For licensing updates, advised Licensee to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and request to be added to the email list. There are no deficiencies cited on this visit. This report shall remain on file for 3 years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Araya Alejandra.