Routine inspection·May 19, 2022

On May 19, 2022 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Betzayra Cervantes made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with licensee, Martha Bernal and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA conducted 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. Upon arrival to the home at 9:30AM, Licensee Martha Bernal was providing care to 8 children (2 infants, and 6 children 3 - 4 years old). LPA advised licensee in order to provide care to 8 children two of the children may be infants, however, two children need to be attending school/school age children. The home is a three bedroom, two bath single story home. The licensee uses the den which is the main day-care area, living room, dining room, kitchen, one bathroom, and the backyard for day-care. The three bedrooms, one bathroom, garage are off limits and are inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a screened fireplace in the family room which is inaccessible to children. LPA observed age appropriate toys, teaching materials and furnishings in good condition and free of hazards. All adults in the home are fingerprint cleared. LPA did not observe any toxins/hazardous items accessible to children. At 9:40AM, LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher mounted in the playroom. LPA did not observe a service tag or proof of purchase. Licensee stated that she could not locate the receipt. The last documented proof of purchase was on 2/8/2021 . Licensee has a secured fence in the backyard and age appropriate toys for children in care, found in good condition and free of hazards. LPA observed a secured storage shed located in the sideyard which is inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the home to be orderly. No bodies of water were observed on site. No toxins nor hazards are accessible to children in care. Detergents and cleaning compounds are stored out of reach of children. The bathroom to be used for children in care was observed to be clean and sanitary. LPA had licensee test the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home which were found operational. CONTINUED ON 809-C During file review, LPA observed licensee's mandated reporter certificate with an expiration date of 4/29/2021 and Pediatric CPR and Fist Aid certification which expired on 2/11/2022. Licensee stated that she has not renewed her certification for both mandated reporter and Pediatric CPR and Fist Aid. 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. A sampling of children records were reviewed and are current and complete. 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 To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/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 they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. CONTINUED ON 809-C Deficiencies are being cited based on observation, interviews conducted, and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, refer to LIC809Ds. Licensee Shall provide parents with a copy of the The Type A violation and obtain the parent's signature on the LIC9224. An exit interview was conducted, and Plan of Corrections were reviewed and developed with the Licensee Martha Bernal. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.