Routine inspection (3-year)·February 1, 2024

On 2/1/24, at 9:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doni Fici arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 3-Year inspection and was greeted by Licensee, Patricia Lucero, and explained the purpose of the visit. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM. Licensee stated that, the licensee, her brother, her son, the sons wife are the adults residing in the home. Licensee's certifications for CPR and First Aid is current and will expire on 06/11/2024. LPA toured the indoor and outside areas of the home with Licensee during today's inspection. LPA obtained a copy of the Child Care Facility Roster during today's inspection, and it is current. LPA reviewed five (5) child's file and observed that parent's rights forms, immunization records forms, consents for emergency medical treatment forms, and Identification and emergency information forms are in each file. LPA review two (2) staff files and observed all forms/documentation's are current. LPA observed that last fire drill was documented on 8/29/2023. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. LPA observed there are not stairs in the home. The off-limit areas of the home are the master bedroom, all four bedroom, the right side of the backyard which is fenced. Licensee uses part of the back yard as playground. There is fireplace in the home, which has a cover around it. All cleaning supplies, disinfectant, and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible to children. Continue on Pg 2... LPA observed a fully charged 1A10BC fire extinguisher serviced 8/2023, with working smoke detector that are interconnected with the carbon monoxide detectors. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed Licensee has proof of immunization for pertussis, measles, and influenza in her file for herself according with the SB792. Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a helper must be present. The Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle and she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov provided to Licensee. LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the Licensee. LPA also discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the Licensee. Licensee has completed the required "mandated reporter" training on 12/24/2024. Licensee understands that all adults in contact with children are required to complete the training. LPA provided licensee with the website address for the training: www.mandatedreporterca.com . for additional information. A review of staff records on 2/1/2024 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. Continue on pg 3... 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. 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.htm . 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/process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted with Licensee, and a copy of this report reviewed and provided.