Routine inspection·May 28, 2025

On 5/28/25 at 1:05PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Luz met with Licensee Erika de Pierola to conduct an unannounced annual RANDOM inspection. Also present for this inspection was 9 children (1 infant and 8 preschool aged children) and 1 fingerprint cleared assistant. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 7:30AM-6:00PM. English and Spanish are spoken to the children in care. Licensee\342\200\231s preferred language is English. Facility: Assistant toured the facility with LPA. The ON LIMIT AREAS are the kitchen, living room, family room, bedroom 3, and the grass/turf areas of the backyard. The kitchen is used for hand washing only. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are bedrooms 1, 2, and 4; front yard, and side of the backyard. Off limit areas are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace. The ISOLATION AREA is the couch or kitchen. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and is fully fenced. LPA observed a large, sturdy structure in the backyard with turf underneath. LPA observed a resilient material was present under the turf in the slide, swing, and climbing areas of the structure. There have been no changes from the areas previously identified as OFF LIMITS or alterations to existing building or grounds. There are no bodies of water. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children. Licensee understands that any materials that are labeled \342\200\234Keep out of reach of children\342\200\235 or have similar messaging should be kept out of reach from children in care. Licensee states that there are no firearms in the home. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was last serviced on 2/4/25, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. LPA reminded that fire extinguishers should be serviced once a year. Care and Supervision : There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. Licensee uses redirection and talking with the child as forms of discipline. Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including but not limited to, no corporal punishment, interference with eating, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature. Children are treated with dignity, receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations. LPA reminded that Licensee is required to be present for 80% of operating hours per day. Licensee understands how to report Unusual Incidents/Injuries. LPA observed 6 play yards. The play yards do not hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping. The product warning label for the play yard states to only use the mattress pad provided. The mattress pad in the play yards are firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate and overlaps the underside of the mattresses. LPA reminded Licensee to ensure the sheets fit tightly on the mattress pad. Each infant\342\200\231s bedding is used for them only and cleaned weekly or before use by another infant. There are no bumper guards or objects hanging above or attached to the side of the play yards. LPA observed preschool aged children sleeping in the play yards with blankets on them. LPA reminded Licensee that loose articles or objects, including blankets, should not be in the play yards while children are sleeping. LPA advised that if preschool aged children want to use blankets, transition them to sleeping on cots. LPA reviewed and gave copies of PIN 20-24-CCP and Title 22 Section 102425 Infant Safe Sleep with Licensee. Licensee understands Infant Safe Sleep requirements. Records: Licensee CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 6/5/26. Licensee Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers is current and expires 10/15/26. Licensee was reminded Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) and CPR/First aid certifications needs to be renewed every two years. A copy of the licensee\342\200\231s immunization is on file. The Licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills every six months, last drill was on 1/7/25. A current copy of the facility roster was viewed, and a copy was obtained. Licensee does not carry liability insurance and Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282) were found in children\342\200\231s files. Entrance checklist for Family Child Care Home was provided and licensee was reminded of documents to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area of the facility. LPA reviewed two (2) staff (S1-S2) files for the following records: Employee rights (LIC 9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), immunization records, and required training. Staff files were complete. LPA reviewed nine (9) children files during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), and Immunization records. Preschool aged children files reviewed were complete. The reviewed infant file was missing documentation of infant sleep checks every 15 minutes that notate any signs of distress. Licensee showed LPA how they were documenting infant sleep checks for infants 0-12 months old. LPA reminded Licensee that documentation of infant sleep checks is required for all infants 0-24 months old. 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 . 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. 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-andresources/ 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. 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/ . 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. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Erika de Pierola, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Megan's Law was checked on 5/27/25. No deficiencies are issued today. 3 advisory notes are issued. Fitted sheets on mattress pads should fit tightly. Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. Documentation of infant sleep checks that notate any signs of distress are required for all infants 0-24 months old. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Erika de Pierola.