Routine inspection·August 15, 2024

On 08/15/2024 at 12:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jialing \342\200\234Julianne\342\200\235 Zhu, met with licensee Venus Lara for an unannounced annual inspection . Present during the inspection were licensee, one (1) fingerprint-cleared resident-of-home, one (1) fingerprint-cleared assistant, and nine (9) children in care. The licensee is within ratio today. Upon arrival, LPA provided licensee a copy of the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126). The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility\342\200\231s current hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. The home is a one-story home with four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathroom, living room (converted to activity room for day care children), dining room, kitchen, laundry room, front yard, and backyard. The living room is divided into two sections with a wall. The on-limit areas are Bedroom 3 (converted into nap room), one bathroom, living room, and dining room. The off-limit areas are all other bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room, which will be inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The kitchen and laundry room will be utilized as a walkthrough only to gain access to Bedroom 3 with 100% adult supervision. The isolation area is a section of the living room. When a child shows signs of illness, he/she will be separated from other children here. The inside of the home is observed to be clean and orderly, with central heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed there are ample safe and age-appropriate toys, play equipment and materials. All toxins, cleaning products, and hazardous materials have been made inaccessible to the children. There is a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in laundry room. One (1) smoke detector and one (1) carbon monoxide detector in the living room were tested and in working order. The home is equipped with telephone service and a fully stocked first aid kit. There is a fireplace in the living room and is made inaccessible to children with a wire fence. Licensee has a small dog in the home and stays in Bedroom 3 or the backyard when children are in care. Licensee does not transport children. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. Page 1 of 4. See LIC 809C. Cribs/play yards are also in the facility with the correct size mattresses and fitted sheets. Licensee provides bedding to the children during nap time. Children bring food, including meals and snacks, from home. All beddings and food brought from children\342\200\231s home are be labeled with the children\342\200\231s name and stored appropriately. The outdoor play area is the backyard, which is completely fenced with visual supervision. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions. There is an ample supply of age-appropriate toys and activities available for children, and they are in good condition. There is ample shade available, and gates are locked at all times while children are in the backyard. There is a small play structure equipped with a slide and swings. The ground around the play structure is made of grass and dirt. There are no bodies of water on premises. The licensee completed the Health and Safety training. The licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current and expires on 02/11/2025. Licensee has completed the Mandated Reporter training for Child Care Providers and expires on 02/09/2025. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws. All adults living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and the last conducted drill was on 05/01/2024. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. LPA reviewed six (6) children\342\200\231s files and one (1) staff file. There is a current roster available for review. The facility does not have liability insurance, and the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance forms (LIC 282) were reviewed. Licensee was reminded that California Law requires licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care, to child's parents, and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Any structural changes to the home or additions to the childcare facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. LPA informed the Licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . Licensee was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Page 2 of 4. See LIC 809C. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. 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 was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. 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) or (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 . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Page 3 of 4. See LIC 809C. Four (4) deficiencies were issued during today\342\200\231s inspection. \302\267 15-minute checks were not documented as required by Infant Safe Sleep regulations. \302\267 Assistant present in facility during inspection did not have proof of immunization for required immunizations. \302\267 Proof of children\342\200\231s immunization records were unavailable or not up to date in children\342\200\231s files. \302\267 Door to infant nap room is closed when infants are in the room. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Venus Lara. The report shall be kept in the facility file for three (3) years. LPA provided licensee a copy of the Appeal Rights. Page 4 of 4. End of Report.