Routine inspection·June 7, 2023

On June 7, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susana Martinez conducted an unannounced Required- 1 Year inspection. LPA met with licensee Antonia Chica and advised the purpose of the inspection. Licensee provided LPA a tour of the home inside and out. At the time of inspection there were 3 children in the care of licensee. Two fingerprint adults were also present in the home. LPA observed required licensing documents mounted on the wall inside the home. Fire and earthquake drills are being documented every six months. Last drill was conducted on 12/21/2022. Fire extinguisher 2A10BC mounted on near the washer and dryer was last serviced 1/18/2023. Fire and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 1:36 pm and found them to be working. LPA reviewed the children's roster to be current and complete. The home is a single-story with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, livingroom, dining room, converted den and backyard. Children in care have access to one restroom, kitchen, living room, den and back yard. All other rooms not used for childcare were observed to be made inaccessible to children by locking the doors. Kitchen cabinets were locked and knives are being kept in a cabinet above counters to keep out of reach from children. Children have access to toys that are age-appropriate inside and outside of the home. Back yard play area is enclosed and has plenty of toys and activities. There are no bodies of water present at the time of inspection. During the tour, LPA did not observe any hazards/toxins items accessible to children in care. LPA reviewed three out of three children files. All children files were current. Licensee CPR/first aid is valid through 02/2025. Licensee was reminded a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter certification AB1207 every two years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee's mandated reporter certification is valid through 07/2023. Continued on 809-C 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 . Licensee was 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the 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-and-resources/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. Licensee does not currently have any infants enrolled. Licensee advised there were no children in care that required Incidental Medical Services. 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 There were no deficiencies cited during todays inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed in Spanish with the licensee Antonia Chica.