Facility-requested visit·August 19, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin made an unannounced Case Management visit and met with Licensee (LS), Catalina Miramontes, for the purpose of increasing the facility's capacity from 8 to 14. On 08/02/24, the Vacaville Fire Department granted the facility an R-3 class fire clearance to operate at a capacity of 14. A review of staff records on 08/19/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks received a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee 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. This facility is registered with the Resource and Referral, Food Program. During today's visit, the Licensee and one staff (S1) were supervising four children, and ratio and capacity requirements were being met. The Licensee's Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid expire on 04/16/25. LS furnished evidence of completion of current and valid AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training for herself and S1. The staircase were barricaded with a child safety gate and the fireplace was screened with various children's bookshelves and a cubby. There is a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. LPA did not observe any poison(s). The electrical wall outlets were covered with plastic safety caps. Licensee confirmed she currently had two children (C1 & C3) under 24 months old enrolled in care and there was two play yard available for use. Licensee did not furnish evidence to prove 15 minute checks was/were conducted for C1 within the past 60 days. LPA discussed the 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 childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Catalina Miramontes. 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. The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, was observed during today\342\200\231s visit. See LIC 809-D. Appeal Rights were provided. Approval for a large Family Child Care Home license is pending.