Routine inspection·March 14, 2024

On 3/14/2024, at 12:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doni Fici arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 3-Year inspection and was greeted by Licensee, Lechuga, Esther, and explained the purpose of the visit. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM. Licensee stated that the licensee, her 2 daughters and her brother are the adults residing in the home. Upon entrance, LPA observed licensee and four (4) children in care during inspection. Licensee's certifications for CPR and First Aid is current and will expire on 2/1/2025. 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 four (4) 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 licensees file and observed all forms/documentation's are current. LPA observed that last fire drill was documented on 2/6/2024. The Licensee has a working cell phone 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. Off limit areas in the home is the entire house, not including the garage. Licensee does not use the backyard for children to play in, which is off limits to all children in care. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher last time serviced on 8/21/2023, with working smoke and 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. Continue on Page 2... 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 6/13/2024. 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 3/14/2024 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. Continue on Page 3... 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 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 . Licensee currently has no kids that need IMS assistance. 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 . The following type B deficiency was cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiency by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Licensee, and a copy of this report reviewed and provided.