Routine inspection (3-year)·May 16, 2025

On May 16, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Required - 3 Year inspection at the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with assistant Irene Herrera and informed them the purpose of the inspection. LPA notes the licensee was not present due to an appointment. At the time of the inspection 5 children were present. LPA in the company of the assistant toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. LPA notes the home primarily uses the play room, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom for child care purposes while the remainder of the home is excluded from care. LPA observed the play room to have sufficient equipment to accommodate children. LPA observed the play room to have sufficient napping equipment for children as well. LPA observed the bedroom used for child care purposes to be free of hazards. LPA notes the other bedrooms are locked and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed kitchen to be accessible, however all lower kitchen cabinets are free of hazards. LPA observed sharps to be stored on an elevated surface beyond the reach of children in care. LPA observed the bathroom used by children to be clean and free of hazards. LPA observed the backyard to be completely enclosed. LPA observed the backyard to have plenty of space for children's activities. LPA observed the backyard to have a play structure with mulch to cushion the fall zones. LPA observed one side of the yard to be made inaccessible with a gate. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on site. FCCH to has a smoke and a carbon monoxide detector which were tested at 2:47PM and found in working order. LPA observed the FCCH to have a regulation fire extinguisher which was purchased on 8/22/2024. LPA reminded the assistant to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. CONTINUED PAGE 2 LPA reviewed a sample of children's files which were found to be current and complete. LPA notes the FCCH currently does not care for any infants. LPA observed licensee's and assistant's Pediatric CPR/First Aid to be completed on 6/14/23 and Mandated Reporter Training to be completed on 3/20/24. LPA observed assistant's file to be current and complete as well. 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 . 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 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. 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/ . CONTINUED PAGE 3 Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies were issued during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the assistant Irene Herrera. Appeal Rights were given.