Routine inspection·February 19, 2025

On 02/19/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miguel Herrera, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was initially met by Licensee’s assistant. Licensee Josefina Aguilar arrived approximately 30 minutes later, and LPA explained the reason for the visit. Licensee and assistant #1 are Spanish Speaking and LPA Herrera assisted with interpretation. LPA Herrera confirmed Days and Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:30am to 5:30pm. The home has a working telephone service and LPA Herrera confirmed the phone number is (209)-581-3343. LPA Herrera observed that an uncleared adult (assistant #1) was providing care to children while Licensee Aguilar was not present. The uncleared adult (assistant #1) stated that she had been residing at the home for approximately a year now. LPA Herrera conducted a census and there were 10 children in the home with assistant #1 for a period of approximately 30 minutes. Licensee Aguilar arrived at approximately 11am to the home and explained she had stepped out due to a doctor’s appointment (see LIC 809-D). A current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the daycare room (converted garage), bathroom (located in the daycare room) and side-yard are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of a baby gate. There are no stairs in this home. LPA did not observe any fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality. Per Licensee there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There are no pets in the home. Continued on 809-C. The outdoor play area in the side yard is fenced. LPA Herrera observed a pothole near the play area’s concrete bike track. LPA Herrera also observed construction material piled by the shed that included a kitchen sink and demolished pieces of granite. Under the patio area LPA Herrera observed two outdoor propane heaters, propane tank and an uncovered bbq grill attached to a propane tank that were accessible to children in care and can pose a potential risk to children (see LIC 809-D). LPA Herrera observed a play structure under a canopy that was properly anchored to the ground. LPA advised for licensee to conduct frequent safety inspections of the play structure to check for any loose parts, cracks, and hazards. Licensee is aware of child safety around the play structure and assumes all responsibility. LPA did not observe a swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises, and Licensee stated that there are no swimming pool or other bodies of water. Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training expires on 03/03/2025. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 11/2025. A review of records indicates that licensee’s assistant has immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles. However, licensee’s assistant did not have a Mandated Reporter Training on file (see LIC 809-D). Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. LPA observed one infant in care. LPA observed one play yard in the facility, however it was not in use as the infant was old enough to sleet in a sleeping cot. Licensee stated that the play yards is kept free from loose articles while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. License stated that infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. LPA Herrera discussed the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for infants up to 12 months of age. Per Licensee, infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2). Continued on 809-C. 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. 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-andresources/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. This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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 childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Josefina Aguilar. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809-D) Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Continued on 809-C. 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 Josefina Aguilar.