Routine inspection·May 7, 2025

On May 07, 2025, at 01:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fernando Hernandez conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection and at the above Family Childcare Home (FCCH). FCCH operating hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, provides care to children ages 1 to 13 years old. During the inspection, LPA and Licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed 10 children in care under the supervision of licensee and assistant who both have received criminal record clearances. LPA notes the home is two-story home. The Accessible area in the home includes, (1) bathroom, enclosed backyard, kitchen/dining room, living room and (1) Daycare room for napping and daily activities. LPA notes the garage, laundry room, kitchen, (2) bathroom, front yard and entire 2nd floor remain inaccessible to children. LPA notes a child safety gate is in place at the bottom of the stairs ensuring the off-limit areas remain inaccessible to children during day care. The required licensing forms are posted in the prominent location. Filtered water is accessible to children in care by means of individual water cups. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and equipment, mats and play pens inside the home. Knives are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen made inaccessible. Cleaning materials are stored in locked laundry room made inaccessible to children in care by means of a child safety lock. LPA observed the back yard to be completely fenced by a concrete wall. The bathroom for children\342\200\231s use was observed to be free of toxins. Licensee confirmed there are no firearms and ammunition in the home. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C PAGE 2 LPA reviewed the facility file and found that the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires on 04/16/26 while the Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires on 02/04/27. LPA reminded Licensee that it is their responsibility to renew the certificates every two years. The regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) was observed with a serviced date of 03/04/25. A Carbon monoxide and smoke detector was tested and found functional at 1:18PM. FCCH conducts fire and disaster drill every six months and last drill was conducted on 05/01/2025. LPA reviewed children's records. LPA reviewed 5 out of 5 children\342\200\231s records which were found complete. LPA reviewed 2 out of 2 children\342\200\231s infant safe sleep documentation to be complete for infants under the age of two years. LPA also reviewed assistants file which was found complete. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s roster to be complete with all children present listed on the children\342\200\231s roster. 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 . 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. 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 . CONTINUED ON LIC809-C PAGE 3 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, 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. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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 During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Laura Espinoza confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. During today\342\200\231s inspection no citations were cited. Notice of Site Visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Laura Espinoza