Routine inspection·January 14, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Deanna Villagrana and Pedro Solorio Gutierrez met with licensee Alejandra Echeverria for an annual/random and increase of capacity visit. LPA explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection to her. Present were licensee and six day care children including three infants. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 5:00am to 6:30pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her adult daughter, adult son, 11 year old daughter and eight year old son. A review of staff records on 01/13/2025 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 Alejandra Echeverria 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. LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPAs observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPAs observed barricaded fireplaces in the home. LPAs 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. LPAs observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher and a working combo smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, three bedrooms, entry way closet, hallway closet and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left side yard that is fenced off to children. LPAs observed two dogs and applicant states dogs are vaccinated. LPAs observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 03/02/2025 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 02/18/2023. LPAs observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 12/16/2024. LPAs reviewed six children's files and observed all forms are completed and children have current immunization records. LPAs observed day care is insured Acord and expires 03/06/2025. LPAs 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 eight 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. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Alejandra Echeverria 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. LPAs also informed licensee Alejandra Echeverria 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/ . 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 . Licensee Alejandra Echeverria 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Alejandra Echeverria. Licensee was informed that a large Family Home Child Care License is pending manager's approval. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Alejandra Echeverria, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiency was cited. A notice of site visit was given to Alejandra Echeverria and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.