Follow-up·March 15, 2024

On 03/14/2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Anita Tristan and Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Required Case Management Inspection. LPAs met with Licensee, Ofelia Guevara. LPAs took a census and toured the facility, inside and outside. LPAs observed 2 children eating snack and one child playing in front day care area. During today\342\200\231s inspection upon arrival LPAs observed a adult one in the kitchen; visiting from Mexico. LPAs observed a bucket of water placed outside in the back yard by the back glass sliding door. Licensee poured water out. LPAs observed a cat litter box that was open in the kitchen area where it was accessible to children in care with cat feces. LPAs observed the baby gate that was at the bottom of the stairs was easily removed and fall over making the stairs and upstairs area accessible to children in care. LPAs observed several bottles of medication and Vicks on the kitchen island accessible to children. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Ofelia Guevara. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: A type A violation was issued on todays date along with a civil penalty. Appeal Rights were provided and discussed. Upon receipt of a Type A violation, the 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. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.