Routine inspection·May 2, 2024

Page 1. On 5/2/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sheena Chin conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility. LPA met with Licensee, Maria Hernandez, and explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were the licensee, 2 helpers and 8 children in the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm. The adults that reside in the home are the licensee, her husband and her son. The licensee stated she owned the home. Observation LPA observed that required postings were posted. LPA, along with the licensee, toured the inside and outside of the home. The facility has a full charged fire extinguisher, 2A10BC. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are working properly. The off-limit areas inside in the home are the second floor, master bedroom on the first floor, the storage area and the shed in the backyard. All disinfectant, cleaning supplies, and other items that could pose a risk to children were observed to be inaccessible. LPA observed that there are toys for children inside and outside of the house. Licensee stated that she used front and backyard for child care. LPA advised the licensee to update the facility sketch. LPA conducted CARE Tools for this annual inspection, which include Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Facility Administration, Records, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personnel Rights for compliance with all licensing statutes, regulations, and interim licensing Standards, and results were documented on the tool. continue to page 2. Page 2. Records review The Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certifications expiring 6/17/25. The Licensee has the child abuse training certificate, expiring 10/17/24. LPA reviewed the fire and disaster drills log which is to be done at least once every six months. The last drills were conducted on 3/13/24. LPA reviewed helpers and children\342\200\231s files. Immunization records are maintained and updated in form PM 286. LPA observed Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights is in each child\342\200\231s file, and 15 min. sleeping check logs for infants under 2 years old. Sleeping plan was not maintained in C1\342\200\231s files. The mandated reporter training certificate was not observed for S2. During today\342\200\231s inspection, all adults present or residing in the home have criminal record clearances required by the Department. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 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. Discussion Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, who understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options. Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle but she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. 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. continue to page 3 Page 3. Discussion 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. Deficiency Regulatory violations were observed during the inspection and citations were issued. Further questions 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 . Exit During the exit interview, the Licensee, Maria Hernandez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview was conducted, where this report, the citation, plan of correction, and appeal rights were reviewed and discussed with Licensee, Maria Hernandez. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.