Routine inspection·July 8, 2022

On July 8, 2022 at 9:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Betzayra Cervantes made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with licensee, Carmen Arechiga and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA conducted a COVID-19 risk assessment. All answers indicated no exposure to COVID-19. LPA in the company of the licensee toured the interior and exterior of the facility. There were no children at the time of the inspection. The home is a four bedroom, three bath, two story home. LPA observed a safety gate at the base of the stairs leading to the second floor. The second floor is not used for day-care and is off limits to children. The licensee uses the living room, dining room which is being used as a playroom, kitchen, one bathroom, and the backyard for day-care. On the first floor, the garage off limits and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed age appropriate toys, teaching materials and furnishings 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. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher with a service date of 01/04/2022. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. Licensee has a secured fence in the backyard and age appropriate toys for children in care, found in good condition and free of hazards. LPA observed two locked storage sheds which are inaccessible. 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 out of reach of children. The bathroom to be used for children in care was observed to be clean and sanitary. LPA had licensee test the dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home which were found operational. CONTINUED ON 809-C Licensee's Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 04/26/2023. Licensee's Mandated Reported Training certificate is valid until 03/08/2024. Licensee last completed a disaster drill on 06/13/2022. Licensee states that there are no firearms and ammunition in the home. 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 observed current and complete. 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 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. CONTINUED ON 809-C No deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Carmen Arechiga. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY.