Routine inspection·July 17, 2023

On Monday July 17, 2023 at 12:15 pm, 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 Spouse, 1 infants and 2 preschool children. The home operates from Monday to Friday 7 am to 5 pm. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. The home is one story home. The home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The facility's ON LIMIT areas are the Playroom (garage converted day care room), kitchen, dining room living room, sunroom, hallway bathroom and the backyard. The backyard play area is completely fenced. The facility's access is the right-side yard gate. 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 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. 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. SEE LIC 809 C. The licensee CPR and First Aid certificate and expires on 02/01/2024. The licensee completed the Mandated Reporter General Training and Child Care Providers training online at https://mandatedreporterca.com/ on 11/13/2022. 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, LIC 9227, Sleeping Logs and Immunization. The licensee is in ratio today. 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 stated that she does not 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes 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.ht m LPA Estoesta discussed that CDSS has revised the ARPA survey to meet federal requirements. As a result, all child care providers must complete a new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) survey by August 15, 2023. SEE LIC 809 C. 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. 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/inspection-process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. There are no deficiencies cited on this visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Araya Alejandra.