Routine inspection·June 18, 2024

Licensing Program Anal ysts (LPAs), Cortney Nelson and Jennifer 'Jen' Beehler, met with Licensee, Elizabeth Gonzalez , for an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. LPAs were granted access to the home by the Licensee and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were fourteen children (eight preschool-age/ four infants/ two school-age) , the Licensee, and Assistant (S2), which is not compliant with the home license capacity and ratio requirements. LPAs advised that when up to fourteen children are present that there shall not be more than three infants in care. One infant returned home during today's inspection to place the ratio/capacity requirements back into compliance. LPAs observed all required postings near the entrance to the home and the hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 7:00AM-5:00PM . Licensee states that adult s, over the age of 18, residing in the home are: herself, her spouse (Jose), and her son (Ryan) . All adult s residing in the home have Criminal Background Check Clearance and proof of negative TB test. Licensee w as 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. LPAs reviewed facility roster (LIC9040) and fire/disaster drill log during todays inspection. LPAs reminded that the facility roster shall be updated regularly as newly enrolled children were not indicated. The last fire/disaster dril l was conducted on 2/23/2024 , which is compliant with the six-month requirement for homes. LPAs observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states that she does not currently have any children in care who require Incidental Medical Services and does not administer medication at this time . The Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPAs reviewed proper storage for firearms as her son will store a firearm in the home soon. 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/ . Indoor areas of the home were inspected by the LPA today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. Off-limits inside the home in clude: one bathroom and one bedroom. The Licensee has a fireplace unit is safe for the children, all requirements of waiver for the unit to not be screened were in compliance during today's inspection. LPAs observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. The bathroom in the home is clean, sanitary, and operable. The Licensee has a working telephone (cellphone). The backyard area of the home was inspected and observed to be fenced in. LPAs observed sufficient play-e quipment and supplies for the children that are in good condition and age-appropriate. Off-limit areas outside of home include: detached garage. Children were obse rved to be playing outside today on the playground, plastic house structures, and with other toys located outside. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during todays inspection. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations w ith 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. LPAs 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. Fourteen (14) children's files were reviewed and all documents were present. LPAs reminded to regularly update immunization records for children's files and that sleep nap logs shall be completed for each individual infant. Three (3) staff files were reviewed and all required documents were present. The Licensee has current CPR/First-Aid that expires 10/7/2025 and curren t Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 10/5/2025. LPAs reminded that training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. The Licensee states that she does not transport any day care children. LPAs reminded Licensee that children should not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Elizabeth Gonzalez , confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. LPAs informed license e (Elizabeth Gonzalez) that this report dated (6/18/2024) documents one Type A citation, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPAs informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated (6/18/2024) that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next busi ness 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with th e Licensee , Eliz abeth Gonzalez. As a result of todays inspection, deficiencies were cited, see LIC809-D. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process .