Routine inspection·October 8, 2024

An unannounced annual/random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Castro. LPA met with Juana Benel, Licensee (L1). There are currently four adults living in the home. L1 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. During the inspection the home was toured inside and outside. The licensee (L1) was supervising seven children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 5:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday\342\200\223Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the entire second floor, garage, and laundry room, and were made inaccessible by means of a child safety gate and door locking mechanisms. The fireplace was barricaded with bookcase. The home was clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed on premises. There is a working telephone in the home. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated that poisons are kept in the locked backyard shed. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector. LPA reviewed the requirements for a fire extinguisher rated at least 2-A, 10: BC that is in working condition. During physical plant inspection at 10:25am LPA observed fire extinguisher arrow indicating needing to be recharged. Last conducted and documented emergency/fire drill was on 05/07/24. Licensee stated that there are no firearms or weapons in the home, none were observed during today\342\200\231s visit. Five child files were reviewed at 11:08am, which revealed C2 was missing evidence of immunization against diseases and transcription onto CDPH 286 form. Facility roster was reviewed and current. Licensee\342\200\231s mandated reporter training certification expires 01/2025. (Continue to LIC 809-C) LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with 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 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ Licensee 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&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 10/08/24. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided and discussed. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted and reviewed with the Licensee, Juana Benel whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents.