Routine inspection·May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024 at 2:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Villanueva made an unannounced visit to conduct an Annual/Random Inspection. LPA met with licensee, Dolores and Assistant, Isabel Felix and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the home while waiting for Licensee. Assistant was caring for 2 children at the time of the inspection. Licensee arrived with 2 school aged children. The home is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1- story home. The licensee uses the playroom, living room, dining area, kitchen, one bathroom and the backyard for childcare. The 3- bedrooms, 1-bathroom, and garage are off limits and are inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a screened fireplace in the living room making it inaccessible to children in care. Licensee has a secured fence in the backyard. LPA observed toxins/hazardous items on sink accessible to children in the bathroom. A regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher was observed mounted in the dining area with a service date of 04/20/2024. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. Licensee states that there are no firearms and ammunition in the home. A container with water was observed by the garage next to the walk way to the front door. Licensee dumped water out in LPA's presence. LPA observed a baby bouncer in the living room. LPA informed that Licensee that bouncers are not allowed in the child care. Licensee removed bouncer in LPA's presence. Licensee's Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 09/18/25. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate is valid until 01/10/2026. Licensee last completed an emergency disaster drill on 01/24/2024. 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. All children records were reviewed, and LPA did not observe files containing Identification and Emergency Notification forms (LIC 700) and a required forms for C3 & C4. CONTINUED ON 809-C 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. Licensee's Assistant has not obtained a criminal record clearance to work at the child care. Licensee informed LPA that fingerprints have not been completed. 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/ . 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-andresources/ safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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 LIC809 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, Dolores Lopez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Today, Type A and Type B deficiencies are being cited under Title 22 Division 12 Appeal rights given. Civil penalty was assessed. Upon receipt of this report, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents /guardian of children in care at the facility and to parent/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee to provide LIC 9224 for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Dolores Lopez. Visit was conducted in Spanish.