Routine inspection·September 11, 2023

On September 11, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Villanueva made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required - 1 Year Inspection. LPA met with licensee, Ruth Ayala and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA and Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the home. Licensee was caring for 2 children at the time of the inspection. The home is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath 1-story home. The licensee uses the living room, kitchen, hall bathroom, and the front yard for childcare. The bedrooms, one bathroom, back yard and garage are off limits and are inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed an inaccessible fireplace in the living room. LPA observed age appropriate toys, teaching materials, and furnishings available for children in care in good condition and free of hazards. Licensee has a secured fence in the front yard. All adults in the home are fingerprint cleared. LPA did not observe any toxins/hazardous items accessible to children. A regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher was observed mounted in the kitchen with a service date of 4/12/2023. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. Licensee states that there are no firearms and ammunition in the home. LPA observed the home to be orderly. No bodies of water were observed on site. No toxins nor hazards are accessible to children in care. Detergents and cleaning compounds are stored in a high cabinet in the kitchen area keeping items out of reach of children. The bathroom to be used for children in care was observed to be clean and sanitary. LPA observed a carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector mounted in the living room. Licensee's Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 9/1/2024. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate was unavailable. Licensee will submit certificate for herself and assistants to LPA. Licensee last completed an emergency disaster drill on 7/9/2023. All required forms including Notification of Parent's Rights are prominently posted for parent's or authorized representatives to view. A roster of children in care was present. Licensee updated while LPA was present. All children records were reviewed, and LPA observed Identification and Emergency Notification forms (LIC 700) and a copy of immunization records on file. 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/inspection-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. 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 No deficiencies cited during this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Ruth Ayala. A copy of report was given.