Facility-requested visit·April 16, 2021

On 4/16/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Rios met with Licensee Elvira Gonzales and explained the purpose of the visit. Due to COVID-19, a tele-inspection of the facility was completed for an Increase of Capacity inspection. Together the LPA and applicant toured the home inside and outside. The home is a single-story home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Licensee uses the living room, dining room, hall bathroom, and back yard, for day-care. All bedrooms, one bathroom, and garage are inaccessible to the children. There were two children in care at the time of inspection. Fire-Clearance was granted on 4/9/2021. The 2A10BC regulation fire extinguisher was purchased on 3/21/2021. LPA observed functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home. Toxins and hazards are inaccessible to the children. LPA observed two gates on both entrances into the kitchen and locks on the bedroom doors making them inaccessible to children in care. There are age appropriate toys and day-care equipment in the home. The fenced back yard has age appropriate toys and day-care equipment. LPA advised applicant must provide visual supervision while the children are playing both inside the home and outside in the backyard. Licensee stated that there are no firearms or ammunition in the facility. LPA did not observe any bodies of water in the home. First Aid/CPR certificates is valid until 5/11/2021. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires 1/29/2023. LPA discussed and verified SB 792 (Child Care Employee and Volunteer: Immunization and Tuberculosis Requirements). Applicant was informed walkers, bouncers and any similar object that restricts children's movement are prohibited from licensed facilities. LPA Rios reviewed COVID-19 guidelines/resources with Licensee LPA also reminded Licensee of the new child care regulations for infants and to continue monitoring the CCLD website at ww.ccld.ca.gov for updates. 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 There were no deficiencies cited today. The LIC 9213 (Notice of Site Visit) was emailed to the Licensee. The facility is licensed for a capacity of 14 children effective today, 4/16/2021. “Exit interview was conducted with Elvira Gonzales via tele-inspection, during which the report was explained. This report will be sent to Licensee via email with a read receipt or confirmation of receipt of email, which will act as the Licensee's signature.”