Physical Plant: This is a one-story home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining area (open concept), a living room, laundry/garage, front and backyard. Main care is provided in the living room upon entry, bedroom #1 next to living room, and bathroom #1. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell), central heating and proper ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, cleaning items, detergent, and medicines, (all made inaccessible in off limit areas, underneath kitchen, laundry/garage and), that can pose a danger to children. The home is clean and orderly. LPA observed safe and age-appropriate toys, play equipment, furniture, materials, and TV for educational purposes, no baby bouncer’s saucer chairs or any recalled or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises.

All windows are free of cracks, bugs, or debris. Home has central A.C. and heat, ceiling fans, and the fireplace located in the on-limits living room is fully barricaded and screened with a glass enclosure.

• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

Off-limit areas – Bedrooms #2 - #4, bathroom #2, laundry/garage (inaccessible with knob latches), kitchen (inaccessible with safety gates) and backyard.

Bathroom: Children use the bathroom to the right of the living room. The bathroom was toured and inspected; sink/toilet are operable. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. LPA observed shampoos in the shower to be accessible, and cabinet underneath sink was accessible (broken safety latch). LPA observed lotions, and mouthwash underneath sink. Per licensee, spouse will repair asap, and provide proof once fixed.

Off – Limit, Kitchen: LPA observed a refrigerator/freezer, stove, dishwasher, and microwave. Sharp items knives (are inaccessible in kitchen upper cabinet above microwave), The home has a clean fully stocked refrigerator/freezer. No chemicals in the kitchen were observed to be accessible. Licensee is part of the food program, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

Napping: Licensee provides appropriate napping equipment, cots and playpens, enough for children to nap.

Outdoor: Per licensee, the backyard is currently inaccessible, while some maintenance is done. The backyard was observed to have an attached pergola shed structure and natural trees providing shade and fenced all around (brick wall). There is rubber flooring and concrete areas for active play. Age - appropriate playing equipment (Little Tikes), and animals such as ducks, hens, and rooster (all inaccessible in their enclosure).

Advisory/Other: Staff #1, CPR/First Aid, Expires: (5/26/2028). Mandated reporter, Expires: (5/24/2028). Electrical outlets (are inaccessible with plastic plugs). Windows have no blinds or cords. The smoke, carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarm are in operable condition. First Aid kit was observed to be full of supplies readily available in living room closet. Fire extinguisher (2A10BC), fully charged with the needle in the green is also located in living room closet. Per licensee, there are no weapons in the premises, and nobody smokes in the home. Transportation is provided if needed. Per licensee, there is one small pet dog (Frenchie) which is vaccinated and does not interact with children in care. LPA observed a bunny (caged) and bird (caged) in off- limit kitchen. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not being provided currently.

The following was discussed with the Licensee:

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms.

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Licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care.

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. Licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family childcare laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.

Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "childcare" room; Room additions to the family childcare home.

Criminal Record Clearance - FCCH - 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.

Safe Sleep – FCCH – 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 and removing any 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) – FCCH - This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS currently. 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/.

MyChildCarePlan.org – FCCH - 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.

Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

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.

No deficiencies during today’s visit in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. LPA will assess one Technical Violations (TV). Type: CCR, Section:102417(g)(3), Section Title: Operation of A Family Child Care Home, Regulations/ Statute Language: Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Liliana Estremera, along with a copy of the Appeal Rights.