Routine inspection·December 7, 2022

On 12/7/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessika Thompson conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee Christina Franco. Also present was Staff #2 (S2). Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, or other hours arranged. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, one hall bathroom, living room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of locked doors. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Per licensee, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications are made inaccessible. The fireplace located in the living room is made inaccessible by a glass door and will not be in use during day-care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector & adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. LPA observed a baby walker in the living room of the facility. Licensee was advised that baby walkers are not permitted for usage in child care facilities. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 901-8138. Records reflect that the licensee has not completed and Fire & Disaster drill within the last six months as required. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and regulation requirement to document every 15 minutes any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing were reviewed. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. LPA and Licensee discussed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan requirements. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping (see next page, LIC809-C) 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 is currently an off-limit, inaccessible area of the premises. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Upon file review, LPA found the file of Child #1 to be missing. Licensee stated that today was Child #1's first day in care. LPA and licensee discussed the importance of obtaining all required information at time that care is first being provided, or prior to. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 2/18/2022. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 01/29/2024. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. 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 . 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 was cited, (see LIC809D). Appeal Rights were provided. 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.