Routine inspection·May 22, 2023

On 5/22/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Theresa Marquez conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection and met with Licensees, Christine Benevedes and Moriah McCoy. A tour of the home was conducted, and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed the living room, classroom, kitchen/dining area, and hall bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and are made inaccessible by use of spinner knobs and safety gates. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 4:30 AM to 6:00 PM and other hours as arranged. Medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poisons in the home. The fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector met Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations. Heating/cooling and ventilation was sufficient for safety and comfort . There were no stairs in the home. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Staff-child ratios were maintained. There are currently no infants in care. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Benevedes 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 Benevedes 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. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to day care children. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. Licensee is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles and is aware car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Licensee has 1 dog that is accessible to children. Licensee is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any action taken by pets. There were no swimming pools, bodies of water, or firearms on the premises. Continued on LIC809-C A sample of children’s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. A review of records indicated Licensee and assistants have proof of required immunization (Pertussis/Measles/Influenza) and/or written declaration declining flu shot. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 1/6/2022. Licensee's pediatric CPR and First Aid expires on 2/3/2024. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Licensees Benevedes and McCoy were reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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 were found: An assistant who was present today has no record of immunizations in her file. (see page LIC809-D): To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensees Christine Benevedes and Moriah McCoy. A copy of the evaluation report, Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.