Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 05/08/2023 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Uribe met with applicant Lina Reynoso for the purpose of conducting an announced pre-licensing inspection. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection is
the applicant's fingerprint cleared husband, Javier Reynoso
. The applicant's husband offered translation assistant between the applicant and LPA Uribe. The home was toured for a health and safety inspection.
The facility is a single story home consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining area, family room, laundry room, detached garage and backyard which are neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The
off-limits
areas will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision.
On-Limit Areas: bedroom #1, bathroom #1, living room, family room, dining area, & backyard.
Off-Limit Areas: bedroom #2, primary bedroom (bedroom #3), primary bathroom, kitchen, detached garage, and laundry room.
The outdoor play area is located in the applicant\342\200\231s backyard and is fully fenced and in good condition with no hazardous materials accessible to children in care. There are no pools, hot tubs, or any other bodies of water present in the on-limit areas during today\342\200\231s inspection. There is ample shade and all outdoor children's toys and equipment are in good condition.
There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. The home is equipped with a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, functional carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, & telephone. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today\342\200\231s inspection.
There is a fireplace located in the on-limit family room that is barricaded to prevent accessibility to children in care. There are no pets in the home.
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The applicant is in compliance with the immunization laws which pertain to all childcare providers. Applicant completed and received certificates for Mandated Reporter Training & Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Training and was reminded of their responsibility to renew each training every two years.
Firearm:
There is one 9mm hand gun present in the home. LPA Uribe observed that the firearm is stored in the primary and off-limit bathroom in a high cabinet. Additionally, the firearm is appropriately locked and stored separately from the ammunition and the firing pin is removed from the firearm. The ammunition is stored under the bathroom sink of the primary bathroom.
Records to be Maintained:
LPA reviewed the Packet of Records to be Maintained with applicant and thoroughly discussed each page and section for clarification and consultation. Applicant understands their responsibility for maintaining personnel and children's records, keeping complete and separate records for each child, and making them available for review upon request to the Licensing Department. LPA reviewed Personal Rights, Parents' Rights, Reporting Requirements, & Inspection Authority with the applicant. LPA reviewed with applicant the Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Home (LIC 311D) form, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.
PROVIDING IMS:
This facility does not plan on providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulations Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. A Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders, by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email notifications.
Baby bouncers & drop-down cribs are not allowed at the daycare facility. Roster of children & their records must be properly maintained & available for review at all times. A fire/disaster drill must be performed and recorded every 6 months. The licensee is reminded any structural changes to the home or additions to the child care facility must be reported to the Community Care Licensing. The licensee was provided information regarding the effects of Lead Exposure and testing requirements (Assembly Bill 2370).
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Applicant 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, 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/per 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 applicant 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 applicant 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.
Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days.
This home is recommended for Licensure on 05/08/2023. This report shall remain on file for 3 years. Exit interview was conducted with applicant, Lina Reynoso.
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