Routine inspection (3-year)·April 23, 2025

On April 23, 2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Giovani Gonzalez and Cynthia Alverez conducted an unannounced Required - 3 Year inspection at the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with licensee Ceslee Frost and informed them the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection 10 children and 1 assistant were present. LPAs in the company of the licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. LPAs not the home uses a dedicated day-care area consisting of 2 rooms, and a bathroom. LPAs observed the remainder of the home is made inaccessible with a child proof gate. LPAs reminded licensee they must ensure the gate is in place so the remainder of the home is inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed the children's rooms to be have sufficient equipment and ventilation for children in care. LPAs observed cabinets and drawers in the day-care area to be free of hazards. LPAs observed the bathroom used for children in care to be clean and free of hazards as well. LPAs observed medication and sharps to be stored in an elevated cabinet that is beyond the reach of children in care. LPAs observed cleaning compounds to be stored on an elevated surface beyond the reach of children in care. LPAs observed the outdoor area to be completely enclosed. LPAs observed the exit way is secured with a latch that is beyond the reach of children in care. LPAs observed the yard to have sufficient space for children's activities. LPAs observed a swing set with rubber mulch being using for the fall zones. LPAs reminded licensee to ensure toys and equipment are in good condition and to remove them as necessary. LPAs did not observe bodies of water on site. CONTINUED PAGE 2 FCCH to have a smoke and a carbon monoxide detector which were tested at 9:20AM and found in working order. The FCCH to have a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 6/11/2024. LPAs reminded licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPAs reviewed a sample of children's files which were found to be current and complete. LPAs note the FCCH does not care for infants, therefore safe sleep checks were not reviewed. LPAs reviewed the assistant's file which was found to be complete. LPAs observed assistant and licensee did not have a current Mandated Reporter training certificate on hand (last completed 4/2021). 1 type B deficiency is being issued as a result. LPAs observed the licensee to have a current Pediatric CPR/ First Aid (completed 5/18/2024). LPAs reminded licensee it is their responsibility to ensure all certificates and training are current. Licensee informed LPAs there are no fire arms in the home. 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 . 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, 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 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. CONTINUED PAGE 3 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 1 Type B deficiency was issued during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Ceslee Frost. Appeal Rights were given.