Routine inspection·August 25, 2022

On August 25, 2022 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Villanueva made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required- 1 year Inspection. LPA met with licensee, Maria Lopez and explained the purpose of the inspection. Prior to entering the facility, LPA conducted a COVID-19 risk assessment. All answers indicated no exposure to COVID-19. LPA and Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the home. Licensee was caring for 3 child at the time of the inspection. The home is a 1 story duplex with 2-bedrooms, 2 baths. The licensee uses the living room, kitchen, one bathroom and the backyard for childcare. The 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, and garage are off limits and are inaccessible to children in care. Licensee has a secured fence in the backyard and age appropriate toys for children in care, found in good condition and free of hazards. 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 in the kitchen with a purchase date of 6/6/22. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. Licensee states that there are firearms and ammunition in the home stored securely and separately. 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 the locked hallway closet 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 detector in the hallway. Licensee's Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 9/19/22.. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate is valid until 8/15/23. Licensee last completed an emergency disaster drill on 7/18/22. All required . CONTINUED ON LIC809-C 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 observed current and complete. All children records were reviewed, and LPA observed Identification and Emergency Notification forms (LIC 700) and a copy of immunization records on file. 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. 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 in Spanish with the licensee, Maria Lopez.