Follow-up·November 8, 2023

On 11/8/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anita Tristan conducted an unannounced inspection regarding an unrelated matter. LPA met with Licensee, Ofelia Guevara. LPA Tristan explained the reason of the inspection and toured the facility, inside and outside. Also present was staff# 1. LPA Tristan observed 4 children playing in the front day care area, 3 children playing in the living room area, one child sitting in the kitchen. Each was blocked off by either the use of a play yard or baby gate. LPA also observed a 7-month-old infant asleep in bedroom next to the kitchen with door closed. Upon further investigation of the bedroom LPA observed 7-month-old infant asleep and restrained in a bouncer, that was placed inside of a crib in the back corner of the room. Infant was swaddled, had a pacifier clipped to clothing, and was covered from head to toe with a white wool blanket. Licensee stated that she uses the room to put the infant asleep. Licensee stated that the infant was not in the room. Upon further investigation of the bedroom LPA Tristan saw the infants foot sticking out from underneath the blankets. LPA informed licensee of Safe Sleep Regulations and licensee removed infant from crib and un-swaddled the infant. During the exit interview licensee stated that she was unaware that the infant was in the because licensee was caring for the older children and staff #1 was caring for the smaller children. Licensee did not know that the assistant placed the baby in the nap room. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page). Exit interview conducted with Licensee, Ofelia Guevara. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed with Licensee Ofelia Guevara. Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was given to Licensee Ofelia Guevara. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.