Routine inspection·July 20, 2021

On 7/20/21, at 1:05 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Betzayra Cervantes made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required - 1 Year Inspection and a Case Management inspection. LPA met with licensee Cresensia Rodriguez and explained the purpose of the inspection. Prior to entering the facility, LPA conduted 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. The living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway bathroom and backyard are used for child care, while the four bedrooms, and one bathroom are excluded from child care. There were 9 children in care with 4 assistants in care at the time of the inspection. Required forms and documents are posted on a bulletin board which is resting on the wall in the living room. The main child care is in the backyard with a area has sufficient age appropriate toys for children in care, found in good condition and free of hazards. LPA observed the completed construction of an enclosed pavilion in the backyard which was found to be safe for children's use. The smoke alarm & Carbon Monoxide were tested and found operational. A regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher was serviced on 2/18/2021 and was observed mounted on the kitchen wall. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the home\342\200\231s fire/disaster drill log and noted the most recent fire/disaster drill occurring on 6/30/21. LPA observed the home to be clean, orderly and void of hazardous items. The bathroom used by children in care is clean and free of toxins. Medication in the FCCH is stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen which is outside the reach of children and in an area made inaccessible to children in care. Toxins and cleaning compounds are also secured in kitchen area cabinet and in an elevated shelf in the bathroom. Each location is inaccessible to children in care. Toys and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. The backyard patio is fully fenced. Toys observed in backyard patio are age appropriate. No bodies of water were observed on site. LPA observed four locked storage sheds in the backyard making it inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed two small dogs enclosed in the side yard. (CONT. 809-C ) Licensee reported that both (2) dogs are licensed and their vaccinations are up to date. A sampling of the children records were reviewed. The records were current and complete. A current roster of children was reviewed by the LPA and found up to date. The Licensee's r ecords are also current and complete with Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications valid until 2023 and Mandated Reporter training expiring on 12/18/21. Licensee states that there are no firearms and ammunition in the home. Licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Policy was discussed. 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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA discussed COVID- 19 guidance and best practices with the Licensee. Licensee was provided P IN 20-24-CCP - Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations In Effect and LIC 9227 (Infant Sleeping Plan). Licensee was reminded that it is Licensee's responsibility to know the regulations for a FCCH which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov . In areas evaluated, there were no deficiencies cited at this time. 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