Routine inspection·April 11, 2022

On 4/11/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Ruby Ocegueda conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met initially by staff #1 and then by Licensee Guadalupe Chavez. Licensee is Spanish Speaking. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM - 5:00 PM or other hours as arranged. Upon arrival, LPA was met by adult #1 who stated she/he lived at the facility and indicated that he/she had not obtained criminal record clearance. Licensee was not home initially but upon her arrival, also confirmed that adult #1 lived at the facility. Adult #1 let LPA in the facility where staff #1 was providing care and supervision to children in the day care room. LPA toured the facility inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the day care room, one attached bathroom and a closet are used for care. All other rooms are off-limits and are in the main part of the home. The day care room requires entrance through the accessible play yard and not the main home living area. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Upon inspection of the accessible side yard, LPA observed that there was an unlocked and open storage closet where there were poisons (Amdro Mole and Gopher Bait and Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer). Licensee confirmed that the storage closet was left open by her husband and LPA reviewed inaccessibility as licensee indicated that the children didn\342\200\231t go to this area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible inside the facility. The fireplace located in the living room is made inaccessible by a screen and will not be in use during daycare hours. Children do not have accessible to the living room area. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. LPA inspected the play equipment outside and reminded licensee that all equipment should be clean and inspected regularly for cobwebs and any defects such as chipped paint. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 793-1239. Report continued to 809-C LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. 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. 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 was given to licensee. 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. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care. In the crib, LPA observed a bumper pad and blankets and in the play pen, LPA observed an infant over the age of 12 months that was playing with toys, a bottle and had a small blanket with him/her. LPA reviewed the regulation with licensee. Staff #1 was observing infant #1 while he/she was in the play pen playing. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and LPA reviewed the requirement to document any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Today, Licensee could not find updated sleep logs for the two infants in care. Infants sleep in the day care room where they are directly supervised while sleeping. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. 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. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Three out of Four children\342\200\231s\342\200\231 files were missing Signed Notification of Parents Rights (LIC 995A). Three out of Four Children\342\200\231s Files were missing Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627). Two out of Four Files were missing required Immunization records. LPA reviewed the missing information with licensee. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) expired on 2/19/2020 and Staff #1 had never completed the required Training. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 10/19/2023. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records of pertussis and measles. Licensee stated she did not obtain proof of influenza vaccine, but stated that she and staff #1 did take it. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Report continued to 809-C