Routine inspection (3-year)·January 4, 2024

On 01/04/2023 at 1:57pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, conducted an unannounced Required - 3 Year inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Licensee, Maria Arreola and explained the nature of today’s inspection. Present in the home were licensee, spouse, daughter, son and eight children including seven (7) preschool children and one (1) infant. Licensee was operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of the license. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. LPA observed all required posted materials in the living room of the home. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, spouse and daughter. Licensee has three (3) minor children, residing in the home at present. LPA advised licensee that minor son needs to be fingerprinted next year when he turns 18. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home (408-272-4139). LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Furniture, such as tables, chairs, cribs, feeding chairs and shelves, are in good condition. The home has central heating/cooling and ventilation for comfort of children. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the family room of the home. Off limit areas inside the home: Three bedrooms, one bathroom and attached garage. Off limit areas outside the home: right and left side sections. Backyard is fenced and both sides of the home are gated. The outdoor space and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate and free of hazards. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA observed that the bathroom used by children was in operating condition. Toilets and faucet are clean and operable. The shower area is free of any hazards. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen area and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. The licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. Licensee stated that she has one cat and two dogs. The dogs do not interact with the children. All detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons, medications, sharp objects and other similar items were observed to be stored inaccessible to children. Continued on Page 2 Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in the home. LPA observed pet food and water in bowls in the outdoor area. Licensee stated that she clears the area each time before taking children outdoors. Licensee provides filtered drinking water to children in reusable cups. Licensee states that she provides meals and snacks to the children in care. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the living room if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. LPA reviewed and obtained a copy of current Child Care Facility Roster. Licensee was not able to provide a log of fire drills conducted. LPA informed licensee that fire/disaster drills need to be conducted every 6 months and documented. Eight (8) children’s files were reviewed during today's inspection. Licensee does not have liability insurance for the day care and issues the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (LIC 282). LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, including conducting 15-minute checks on all sleeping infants 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. LPA provided licensee with a copy of an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for infants 12 months and under and a sample 15- minute sleeping infant check form for children under 2 years of age. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files (Licensee and spouse/assistant) for the required forms. A review of staff records 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 has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (expires 02/13/2024). Licensee did not have proof of immunization's for measles and spouse/assistant did not have the required immunization's for measles, pertussis and influenza/statement declining influenza. Continued on Page 3 Licensee and spouse have not completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers. LPA informed licensee that the training is mandatory to all Licensees and adults in the home in contact will children and requires renewal every two years. LPA referred the Licensee to the training website: www.mandatedreporterca.com for additional information on the online training. 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. Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, and she understands that she or a qualified adult 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 qualified assistant must be present. Licensee understands in absence of a helper her license capacity is reduced to 8 and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations which includes the assessment of an immediate $500 per day civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. A $500 immediate civil penalty is assessed for serious violations such as absence of supervision, accessible bodies of water, accessible firearms, refused entry of licensing staff, presence of an excluded person, and violations that result in illness or injury. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected. Licensee is encouraged to visit the Department’s website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing to access general updates, resources for providers, regulations, adoptions of new laws, pay annual fees etc. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee stated that she does not provide medications at this time. 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/ . Continued on Page 4 Licensees stated that she provides transportation to children. LPA reminded Licensee that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time, the motor vehicles used to transport children shall be maintained in safe operating conditions, and all vehicle occupants must be secured in an appropriate restraint system. Licensee will provide an updated Emergency Disaster Plan for Childcare Homes (LIC 610A) along with two relocation letters to LPA by 01/18/2024. Licensee provided LPA with an updated Current Children in Home (LIC 279B) during today's visit. 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. Licensee was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing updates and regulations. During the exit interview, licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 12/13/2023. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . Four (4) Type B deficiencies were cited today on the attached LIC 809D pages. Appeal rights were printed and provided to Licensee. LPA reminded Licensee that failure to correct deficiencies by Plan of Correction Due Date may result in penalties of $100 per day per violation . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Arreola. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.