Routine inspection·July 13, 2021

On 7/13/21, at 2:50 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Betzayra Cervantes made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required - 1 Year Inspection. LPA met with licensee Adriana Marquez and explained the purpose of the inspection. 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 no children 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 dining room. The main child care area has sufficient age appropriate toys for children in care, found in good condition and free of hazards. LPA observed a child safety gate at the entrance to the hallway leading to the off limit bedrooms, which are made inaccessible. The dual smoke alarm & Carbon Monoxide were tested and found operational. A regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher was purchased on 8/26/2020 and was observed mounted in the dining room. 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 6/15/21. 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 under the sink 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 two medium size 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 records are also current and complete with Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on 6/07/23, and Mandated Reporter training expiring on 08/06/21. 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 Safe Sleep and Effects of Lead Exposure brochures. 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