Follow-up·January 11, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Angie Castano for a unannounced case management visit. LPA explained the nature of the visit. Present were licensee, licensee's assistant Sandra Castano Garzon and eight day care children including two infants. Additional assistant Yaqueline Diaz arrive during visit. A review of staff records on 01/09/2024 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 Angie Castano 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 toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the home. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items inside the home are stored inaccessible to children. LP A observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke detector and a working carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, one bedroom, kitchen, second living room and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left side of home that is fenced off to children and locked storage. Licensee states there are no animals in the home. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 04/02/2024 and assistant Sandra's expires on 03/25/2024. All have completed Mandated Reporter training. Licensee on 10/29/2023, Sandra on 02/10/2022 and Yaqueline on 03/22/2023. LPA observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 01/08/2024. LPA reviewed eight children's files and observed all forms are completed. Child 1 and 3 immunization records need to be updated. Licensee states day care is not insured. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee and assistants have immunization records on file. Supervision of children was discussed with 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. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Licensee understands if she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Angie Castano 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 Angie Castano 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. 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.