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25 | On October 21,2021@8:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Blanca Ruiz and Samuel Lopez conducted an inspection with licensee, Maria Vasquez and assistant Manuel Vasquez to follow up on incidents learned and observed during the inspection conducted on 07/08/2021 related to the complaint investigation # 09-CC-20210707143630.
During inspection, it was learned that licensee provide care and supervision at the facility in the “off limit” garage area; however, change was not reported to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office since 2019. Use of the “off limit area” starting date was not specified by licensee; however, during initial inspection at the facility, children and licensee's assistant confirmed the use of the garage for the daycare children. The following items were observed by LPA: A big screen television, a big couch and a changing table among other appliances to accommodate children in care. In addition, it was also observed during the inspection conducted on 07/08/21 an infant napping in a car seat. Child was observed strapped to a car seat for approximately 1-3 minutes while the LPA introduce herself and explained to the licensee and licensee’s assistant the reason for the inspection. Licensee was advised to move the infant to a crib or play yard. Licensee unstrapped the child from the car seat and place him/her on a cot. In addition, the licensee and licensee’s assistant was consulted regarding New Safe Sleep Regulations and the Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24-CCP regarding Safe Sleep Regulations that were in effect as of September 15, 2020. Licensee stated that she will immediately cease practice and understood that infants should never be left in a car seat to sleep.
The above actions/observations constitute violations of Title 22 regulations.
Please see LIC 809-D for deficiencies cited.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Maria Vasquez. |