Routine inspection·May 17, 2023

LPA Anna Morales conducted an unannounced Annual/Required Inspection. LPA met with Licensee Patricia Ambrocio-Gacayan. Present in the home were three infants( over twelve months) who were napping at time of this visit. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:30AM -5:30 PM. Last disaster drill was conducted on 4/20/2023. LPA observed a current Children's Roster. Adults over the age of 18 and residing in the home are the Licensee and her spouse. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA did not observe any wall heaters inside the home. Off limits Garage, entire upstairs, deck and right side yard. There is a barricaded fire place in the living room. LPA observed a gate in front of the stairs. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and a fenced backyard. The children play on the left side of the backyard and there is a children's gate separating the left and right side. The Licensee states that she does not have any pets. Licensee stated that she has weapons stored and secured in an off limits area. Licensee stated that the ammunition is stored/separated from the weapon(s). There is a swimming pool in the backyard which is covered with a pool cover that supports the weight of an adult. Licensee stated that it is secured and can only be manually open with two poles. Licensee stated that there is an automatic pump device so rain water can't accumulate on top of the cover. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. (page 1). Licensee stated that she does not transport children, and does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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. Licensee have an area where sick children can be isolated from the others until parent pick-up. Licensee has a current Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207). It expires in 5/11/2024. LPA discussed Senate Bill 792, Assembly Bill (AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting Training) which is required training that began on January 1, 2018 and requires renewal every two years, AB 633 was discussed with applicant Licensing forms, Title 22 regulations, can be obtained through the internet at www.ccld.ca.gov . Mandated Reported Training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee's files were reviewed for the following records: Employee Rights (LIC9052), Criminal Record Statement (LIC508), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to report Child Abuse (LIC9108), and Immunization Record showing immunity to measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and influenza (or statement declining influenza). Licensee has a current First Aid/CPR on file and it expires in 6/25/2024. LPA reminded Licensee of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who comes in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the Licensee and understands the AB 633 fact sheet/copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224). LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations and advised that the assessment of an immediate $500 per day civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is Exit Interview was conducted with Licensee. No Deficiencies are being cited based on the LPA's observations, interviews conducted and records reviewed in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 22. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND LICENSEE WILL POST THIS FORM THIS FORM NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE HOME AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. 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