Routine inspection·March 8, 2023

Lic ensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Cortney Nelson and Ashley Lopez, met with Licensee, Sandra De La Torre , for an unannounced Required- 1 Year Inspection. LPAs were granted access to the home by the Licensee and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there was one (1) preschool-age child and the Licensee present, which is compliant with the home license capacity and ratio requirements. LPAs observed all required postings near the entrance to the home and the hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 6:00AM-6:00PM . Licensee states that there are no additional adults over the age of 18 living in the home. 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. LPAs reviewed facility roster (LIC9040) and fire/disaster drill log and observed the last drill was conducted on 1/14/2023 , which is compliant with the six-month requirement for homes. LPAs observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher (last serviced: 7/2022), functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. The 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. 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 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 Indoor areas of the hom e were inspected by the LPAs and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. Off-limits inside the home include: master bedroom, two (2) bedrooms, patio, and kitchen. There are no open-faced heaters in the home. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. The Licensee states that she works with Go Kids and Community Bridges Food Program. All food is prepared by the day care home and children are provided AM snack, lunch, and dinner. The bathroom in the home is clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a working telephone in the home. The outside area of the home was inspected and observed to be fenced in. LPAs observed sufficient play-equipment and supplies for the children that are in good condition and age-appropriate. A baby walker and children's play strollers were observed outside and LPA's advised that they should not be accessible by children during the hours the h ome is in operation. Off-limits outside of home include: detached garage, side yard, and backyard. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during todays inspection. One child\342\200\231s file and the Licensee's file were reviewed during todays inspection and all required documents were present. The Licensee states that she is currently an active instructor for pediatric CPR/First-Aid and LPAs observed that her instructor license is current through 5/7/2023. The Licensee has current CPR/First-Aid that expires 1/28/2025 and Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 4/13/2023. LPAs reminded that Mandated Reporter training must be renewed every 2 years. The Licensee states that she does not transport any day care children, she walks school-age children from the elementary school nearby. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Sandra De La Torre. As a result of todays inspection, no deficiencies were cited. 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 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 .