Facility-requested visit·July 13, 2023

On July 13, 2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Meche Rosales and Kari McWilliams conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPAs met with licensee Olga Vazquez. A census was taken and LPAs toured the facility inside and out. The purpose for the inspection was to inspect a bedroom that the licensee is requesting to use temporarily for day care use during a kitchen remodel. The expected timeframe for the remodel will be from July 17, 2023- July 28, 2023. Licensee called and informed the Department on July 5, 2023 that she is planning to remodel her kitchen. During the remodel Licensee is requesting to use bedroom #2 as a daycare room that has been previously identified as off limits. LPAs inspected bedroom #2 and verified that there are safe toys for the children to play with and that there are no hazards or safety concerns to children present. Licensee stated that she only has seven children present in her daycare during the summer months. Licensee confirmed that her remodel of the kitchen will be from July 17 th \342\200\223 July 28 th (2 weeks); Licensee states that she will ensure the health and safety of the children by the following: Licensee stated that the kitchen and living room will be sealed off during the remodel by a barrier that will seal off the construction area to protect everyone from the dust. Licensee states that herself and her assistant will walk the children as a group to the backyard when they go outside to play. The bathroom that is already used for daycare is right next to bedroom #2 so that the workers are not in contact with the children in care. The front door will remain the main entrance for parents or guardians to pick up and drop off children. LPAs Rosales and McWilliams advised increased supervision while workers are present in the home. Licensee stated she would notify the department when the construction has been completed. LPAs obtained a new facility sketch to include bedroom #2 as accessible and marked that the kitchen and living room are no longer accessible during this time frame. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies were observed today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Olga Vazquez.