Routine inspection·April 17, 2025

On April 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Marilou Monico and Albert Mendoza, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. Present in the home when LPAs arrived were Licensee's adult assistant (S1) Licensee's 17-year-old son/helper (S2), and 10 daycare children: 5 infants and 5 preschool age. Licensee, Liz Quintero, arrived at approximately 12:25 PM and met with LPAs. LPAs explained with Licensee the purpose of today's inspection. All required posting materials were posted. The daycare is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. There are no active waivers or exceptions for this facility. Licensee stated that there are two adults residing in the home: herself and her husband. LPAs reminded licensee that children residing in the home who turn 18 years old have 30 days to obtain fingerprint clearances. LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPAs observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher mounted on the wall in Classroom 1, covered fireplace, working smoke detector and functioning carbon monoxide detector. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on January 6, 2025. Cleaning compounds, detergents, and sharp objects were stored inaccessible to children. LPAs observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. The children's bathroom is clean, sanitary, and operable. Off limit areas inside the home: master bedroom, master bathroom, and garage. Off limit areas outside the home: both side yard and storage shed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- 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 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 Continuation on next pages: Licensee, Liz Andrea Quintero, 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. Ten children's files were reviewed during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), Immunization Records, sleep log for children under 2 years old, and Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227) for children under one year old. Licensee carries daycare insurance. LPAs reviewed two helper's files (S1 & S2) for the following records: Employee Rights (LIC 9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), immunizations, TB test, and required training. S2 is missing the Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Licensee has immunizations in measles, pertussis and flu. Licensee has current Mandated Reporter Training certificate that was completed on January 7, 2025. Licensee and S1 have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. LPA reminded Licensee that Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. 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 reminded 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. 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 . Continuation on next pages: Licensee, Liz Andrea Quintero, 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&R's) throughout California. As a result of this inspection, Type A and Type B deficiencies were cited on the following pages. Assembly Bill (AB) 633 was provided and discussed with Licensee. LPAs informed the Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated April 17, 2025 that documents a Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled no later than the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to parents/guardians of any newly enrolled children for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Liz Andrea Quintero, Licensee. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Liz Andrea Quintero, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.