Routine inspection (3-year)·June 13, 2024

On 06/13/24 at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Teodoro Trujillo met with licensee Lucila Leon for an annual inspection and explained the nature of today\342\200\231s visit. Present were Licensee with five children: three school age and two preschool age. Licensee states she is the only adult living in the home with no minor children. Licensee Lucila provided E-mail with LIC 279 application she sent to LPA Berumen on 02/08/23 to remove her daughter Claudia from day care license. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. A listing of staff criminal record clearances associated to this facility in the CCLD Licensing Information System (LIS) on 05/20/24 was reviewed and it indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background clearances have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Lucila Leon was 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. LPA toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed a covered fireplace and no wall heaters. LPA observed no stairs. Off limits indoor: master bedroom, master bathroom, laundry room, and garage. There are no bodies of water. Licensee stated there are no firearms/weapons in the home. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher last serviced on 03/11/21 and needs to be serviced. Smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide detectors are operable. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the children in care as well as safe healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. Telephone is in working order. Sharp objects, medicines, poisons and cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: backyard has an elevated section that is fenced off. Continues on report dated 06/13/24 Continuation of report dated 06/13/24 LPA reminded licensee that she can only have 14 children according to her license with a qualified assistant. Children were supervised during the visit and LPA went over substitute options. Licensee stated that she does transport children, LPA reminded Licensee that children are never to be left in parked vehicles and must use appropriate car seats according to the child's age/weight/size. LPA took a picture of a current roster of the children. LPA did not observe a fire and disaster drill log, licensee states she has not conducted disaster drill in the a year. LPA reviewed five children\342\200\231s files. Children\342\200\231s immunization records are documented, maintained, and updated in form PM286. LPA observed Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights is in each child\342\200\231s file. LPA observed that the Licensee completed Mandated Reporter training on 01/20/23 and assistant completed on 3/18/22. Licensee and Assistant have Pediatric CPR/1 st Aid expiring 02/07/25 and 09/14/25. Licensee and assistant have all needed documentation for SB 792 which requires immunization against Pertussis, Measles, and Influenza (decline statement) as well as TB testing. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with the licensee. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The licensee is not providing IMS (Incidental Medical Services) at this time. Licensee will submit an updated plan of operation if in the future they provide any IMS services to a child in care. Licensee was reminded that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect any place providing personal care and services at any time, with or without advance notice. LPA discussed the immediate civil penalties for Zero Tolerance of $500. Beginning January 1, 2019 AB2370 requires licensed homes and centers to share information on the risks and effects of lead exposure with enrolling and re-enrolling families. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Lucila Leon and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Licensee Lucila Leon 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. Continues on report dated 06/13/24 PIN 22-02-CCP - Best Practices Related to the Provision of Incidental Medical Services in Child Care Center and Family Care Homes was provided to Applicant. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA provided the applicant the Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov Licensee Lucila Leon was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California Type B Deficiencies were cited today. Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction Due Date will result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Lucila Leon. 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.