Routine inspection·July 20, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Berumen conducted an unannounced 1 year required inspection to the home today. LPA met with Licensee, Esther Chavez and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. Also present during the inspection was Licensee's assistant, Delia Brenes Diaz and 7 day care children (3 infants 3 preschoolers and one school age). Days and hours of operation are Monday - Saturday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Licensee states that she is the only adult living in the home. Licensee 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/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA inspected the indoor and outdoor area of the family child care home. There are two bedrooms in the home and Licensee uses one for day care. Off limit areas are- one bedroom and garage. Off limit areas outside are two storage sheds and fenced off area on the right side of the backyard. LPA notes that there is a fenced preventing children to access storage sheds and off limit areas of the backyard. No bodies of water observed. Licensee states there are no firearms or other dangerous weapons in the home. No pets. No fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. The fire extinguisher (3A40BC) and smoke detector meet state fire marshal standards and was serviced on 02/20/23. The carbon monoxide detector was tested and proved to be functioning and meets the statutory requirements. The Last practiced fire/disaster drill was on 07/11/23. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. LPA observed a few nail polishes in bathroom mirror cabinet; LPA advised Licensee to remove those items and store them in an inaccessible place where they are out of reach of children. LPA observed the home to be clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in the home. LPA observed safe toys, play equipment, and materials. LPA reviewed facility roster. Licensee has a working telephone and provider her cell number (831) 254-6630. LPA reviewed seven (7) children\342\200\231s files during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), and Immunization Records. Licensee carries day-care insurance. Infants are missing the 15 minute sleep checks. LPA reviewed Licensee's and Assistant (Delia Bernes Diaz) file. Licensee has immunization's for measles, pertussis. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expires 08/22/24 . LPA reminded Licensee that Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. Licensee has CPR and First Aid expires on 01/21/25. Licensee's Assistant (Delia) has current CPR & First Aid expiring 01/21/25. Assistants Mandated Reporter Training expires on 03/13/25. Licensee and Assistant have a signed paper stating they declined the influenza vaccine this season. Delia has TB test on file and has immunization against measles and pertussis. LPA provided and discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also reminded 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 she registers all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on her 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 . Continuation on next page: Licensee, Esther Chavez 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&R's) throughout California. As a result of today's inspection, deficiencies cited on 809D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Esther Chavez. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.