Routine inspection·March 7, 2025

On 03/072025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Sonja Navarrette and Lady Cabrera conducted an unannounced Annual Random Required Inspection and was met by Licensee Cristina Ibarra. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. LPAs toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPAs reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the kitchen, bedroom #3, bathroom and living room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of a doorknob spinners . During today\342\200\231s inspection, upon entering the kitchen area, LPAs smelled gas from the kitchen stove. LPAs informed Licensee and she reported that she got it checked before and there were no issues. LPAs instructed Licensee to contact the local Fire Department and/or SoCalGas. Shortly, local Fire Department arrived and evacuated all children and adults from the facility. Fire Department reported there was a small gas leak and shut the gas off and contacted SoCalGas for further inspection. SoCalGas arrived at the facility. SoCalGas representative reported there was a small leak present in the kitchen area, which is an accessible area to the day care children. SoCalGas representative repaired the valve due to the small gas leak and cleaned it. SoCalGas representative recommended Licensee to clean the soot on the burners to prevent carbon monoxide. SoCalGas representative repaired valve and reported it was safe for the children to stay in the facility. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises . No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There are pets at this home. Licensee understands the responsibility of any action taken by pets involving day care children. There are no 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. This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 740-2960. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the front yard is fenced. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA Cabrera reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were not complete with emergency information as required. Three children present out of four children did not have files and emergency information as required. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 07/10/2024. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 06/14/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. 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). 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. 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 Cristina Ibarra. 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 on LIC809D. Licensee was provided appeal rights. 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.