Routine inspection·August 15, 2024

On 08/15/2024 at 9:45am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Uribe, met with licensee Lina Reynoso for an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL INSPECTION . Present for the inspection were 4 daycare children and 1 fingerprint cleared assistant (Mery Amezquita) and 1 fingerprint cleared adult resident, licensee's husband. The licensee is within ratio today with 3 infants and 1 preschool aged child.The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility currently operates Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. Licensee's husband assisted with translation between the LPA and licensee. 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. There is one fireplace in the living room which is properly barricaded. 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 facility\342\200\231s outdoor play space is located in the backyard of the home. The play structure, equipment, and fence are all in safe condition free from hazards which could pose a risk to children in care. There is ample shade available and gates are closed at all times while children are in the yard. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present at the time of the inspection. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of reach from children and are not accessible. The home has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, telephone and fully stocked first aid kit. There is one firearm located in an off-limit area of the home. LPA observed that the firearm and ammunition are securely stored and separated from each other to meet compliance. Page 1 of 3 ***Continued on LIC 809C*** The licensee completed the Health and Safety training, CPR/First Aid certification expires on 01/03/25 and the mandated reporter certificate expires on 08/03/26 . Licensee is reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year and the last conducted drill was on 06/07/24. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. Records: LPA Uribe reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files and personnel records. Individual Infant Safe Sleep Plans are complete and in child's file. Sleep Charts for sleeping infants were reviewed and within compliance of the Safe Sleep Regulations. There is a current roster available for review and copy obtained. The facility does have liability insurance which is valid through 03/02/25. Licensee is reminded to obtain revised admission documents for children when the child\342\200\231s home address or any other personal information changes. CCLD Inspection Process: 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/communi ty-care-licensing/process . Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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/resources/child-care-centers/ . Megan\342\200\231s Law: During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. MyChildCarePlan.org: Licensee 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. Page 2 of 3 ***Continued on LIC 809C*** Criminal Record Clearance: Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. Safe Sleep: 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 informed 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. Unusual Incident/Student Injury Report: 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. No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Two (2) Advisory Notes issued: Advisory Note (TV): One child's Parents' Rights (LIC 995A) form is incorrectly filled out by parent/guardian. Advisory Note (TV): Two children's emergency information forms incomplete. One needs the parent/guardian's signature. One needs the correct facility name filled out by the parent/guardian. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Lina Reynoso. Page 3 of 3 ***End of Report***