LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch was reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, dining room, bathroom and living room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of child safety gate and spinning door knob covers. Licensee reported that the outdoor play area in the backyard is no longer accessible to children. There are four dogs. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. During todays inspection LPA Penate observed ORTHO Orthene Fire Ant Killer in kitchen sink cabinet that did not have a child lock and poison was accessible to children in care. In living room thumb tacks, staples, furniture hardware(screws & nails), and a child car seat that was accessible to children in care. In the accessible restroom LPA observed lotions, medicated cream, cleaning products (glass cleaner & Comet), advanced silicone, shaving razors, and dog shampoo that were all accessible to children in care. The hallway closet previously had a child lock, but at the time of inspection the child lock was missing/broken, in the closet was glass cleaner, air fresheners, and hair color products. Also, in the hallway closet was the Parent Board that was not displayed in the entry way of the home, after discussion with the licensee and the importance of having documents for parents to view, she placed the Parent Board back near the entryway of the facility.

There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed.

Continued on LIC809-C

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee and assistants Mandated Reporter Training has is valid and will expire on 08/01/2024. Licensees pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 07/25/2024. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2).

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 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 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. LPA discusses with licensee that 15 minutes infant sleep log must be completed at the time of checks and not at any other time. LPA also discussed with licensee on how to complete form LIC9227 to its entirety for all infant that are 12 months or younger.

Continued on LIC809-C

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Sandra Martinez Zavala. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies being cited are (See LIC809-D).

This report shall be made available to the public upon request.

LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.