Routine inspection·June 15, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elizabeth Berumen and Araceli Almaraz met with Licensee, Leticia Ortiz for an unannounced Required \342\200\223 1 year annual inspection. LPAs were granted access to the home by the Licensee. LPA also observed 8 day care children (one infant, seven preschoolers). There was one Assistant Antonia Oritz and Licensee in the home during today's inspection. Licensee was operating within her capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the front entrance to the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The adults residing in the home are: Licensee, Spouse Castillo, David, son Castillo David Jr. and two minor children, ages 12 and 7. LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was completed on 06/14/2022. Licensee has day care insurance, DCI. Licensee valid CPR and First Aid, valid through 05/08/2023, Licensee and assistant have Mandated Reporter Training 10/16/20 and 10/17/20. LPAs reviewed eight children's files. LPAs reviewed License and assistant file, they have proof of immunization's. LPA's inspected the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. The home is clean, orderly, (including central heating/ventilation), and safe for the day care children. There are safe & age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. There are no stairs or fireplace in the home. There is a wall heater. Off limit areas inside the home are 2 bedrooms, hall closer, 2 bathrooms. The garage and has a lock. Off limit areas outside the home: the right side of the yard made inaccessible by a gate. There are 4 steps to get to the backyard from the home, they are safety compliant. There are no pets in the home. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, last services 04/19/2022 there is a working smoke/carbon monoxide detector, there are no bodies of water, and the backyard is fully fenced backyard. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Any poisons are locked in storage shed, inaccessible to the day care children. Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in home. Licensee states that she does administer any medications to the day care children, is currently not. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the living room if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Licensee states that nobody smokes and she understands that smoking is prohibited in the home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - 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 Supervision of children was discussed with the 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/ratio options for the large day care. Licensee states that does not transport day care children. Licensee 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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 the 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.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 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, there are no deficiencies issued during today's inspection. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.