Routine inspection·May 17, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Maria Leal for a required one year visit. LPA explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's husband, assistant Rosalina Paniagua-Ramirez and eight day care children. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Saturday, 6:00am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband and two renters. A review of staff records on 05/02/2023 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 Estefany Vazquez does not have fingerprint clearance due to and error done by Live Scan Operator. Licensee Maria Leal 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\342\200\231s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the home. LPA 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. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, two bedrooms and one bathroom. Licensee rents out the master bedroom that renters access through the left side of the home. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left side of home that is fenced off to children including locked storage and access to master bedroom. LPA observed one dog on the left side yard of the home and licensee states dog is vaccinated. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 02/16/2025 and both licensee and assistant have completed Mandated Reporter training, licensee on 03/12/2023 and assistant on 02/18/2022. LPA observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 04/26/2023. LPA reviewed ten children's files and observed all forms are completed and children have current immunization records. LPA observed a Safe Sleep log for intants. LPA observed day care is insured with Acord and expires 05/08/2024. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee and her assistant have 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 Maria Leal 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 Maria Leal 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 Maria Leal 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 \342\200\223 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/inforesources/community-care-lice nsing/process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maria Leal. No deficiency was cited. 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.