Routine inspection·May 12, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Arminda Fernandez for a required one year visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's adult son and four day care children. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee and adult son. LPA observed a storage attached to the garage was converted into a studio for habitat. Licensee did not inform the Department. Licensee stated her sister Monica Fernandez lives in the studio with her minor child. Licensee has not obtained a City Permit for conversion. A review of staff records on 05/06/2022 indicates that not all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA observed Licensee's sister Monica Fernandez does not have Criminal Record Clearance. Licensee Arminda Fernandez 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’s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed did not observe stairs or a fireplace in the home. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. LPA observed cleaning products, shampoos, conditioners and body washes accessible to children in the bathroom children use. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. LPA observed a working smoke detector and a working carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: three bedrooms and laundry room. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: right side of home that is fenced off to children including two locked storages. Licensee states there are no animals in the home. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 10/13/2023. Licensee has not completed Mandated Reporter training. Training can be found at www.mandatedreporterca.com LPA did not observe a current roster of the children. Fire and disaster drill log was last completed on 06/02/2021. LPA reviewed four children's files. Child 2 and 3 immunization records need to be updated. Child 4 does not have immunization records. Licensee states day care is not insured. Child 4 does not have LIC282. Licensee's adult son does not have LIC508 on file. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee has 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 Arminda Fernandez 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 Arminda Fernandez 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 discussed Zero Tolerance related regulations with licensee Arminda Fernandez and was advised of the assessment of $500 immediate civil penalty and an ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected. 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 (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 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/inforesou rces/community-care-licensing/process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Arminda Fernandez. The following type A and B deficiencies were cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies 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. LPA Deanna Villagrana informed licensee Arminda Fernandez that this report dated 05/12/2022 document(s) 3 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Deanna Villagrana informed the licensee Arminda Fernandez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/12/2022 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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.