The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7AM- 5PM, servicing infants 0-10 years old. Certain areas listed as off-limits include the attached garage, loft, entire second story and second patio. Facility is licensed as a large FCCH with a maximum capacity of fourteen (14) children and is operating within the capacity listed on the license. In total, nine daycare children were present during the inspection, including two infants, almost two years old. During the inspection, LPA observed children finishing snack on the covered patio, playing with their peers in different centers and intermittently being picked up by their guardians.

A working cell phone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed, mounted in the kitchen. LPA observed an operational dual smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, mounted in the entry corridor of the home. LPA observed kitchen knives and all household medications, in kitchen cabinets, inaccessible to daycare children. LPA reminded licensee that all poisons and cleaning compounds deemed hazardous must be locked by a key.

The facility provides a variety of age-appropriate toys for children in the daycare area room and covered patio. A current roster was available for review and up to date. LPA confirmed the required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, License and Notification of Parent’s Rights, are displayed in the daycare area. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill was conducted and recorded in March 2024.

Licensee Maria Sauceda stated there are no firearms or weapons stored or located on the premise of the FCCH, at this time. Licensee stated they understand that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations.

• 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.

Both children and employee records were audited during this inspection and found to be complete. Mandated Reporter Training is on file and valid through February 2027. Licensee Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification is current and expires in May 2025. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions.

Licensee Maria Sauceda 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 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. LPA confirmed that current sleep logs document position of the infant, under the age of 24 months, and include staff initials. LPA reminded licensee that safe sleep regulations require that the door to a room that an infant is sleeping in, to always remain open; the provider should be able to visually observe the infant without moving the door. Additionally, pacifiers are allowed in the crib or play yard, if nothing is attached to it. Clothes clips are only permitted when the infant is mobile.

Licensee stated there are no current children enrolled with Incidental Medical Services (IMS). However, LPA discussed IMS policy and provided the following resources. LPA reminded LIC that IMS policy will be updated soon and to review all PIN, shared and unpdated. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (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/

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200. Unusual Incident Reports (UIR) must be called in within 24 hours and then the LIC 624 should be electronically emailed or faxed within 7 business days at: unusualincidentreportsDO10@dss.ca.gov. Please refer to Title 22: 102416.2 Reporting Requirements- to reference mandatory reasons or incidents required to be self-reported to (CCL) in a timely manner.

There are no deficiencies being cited at this time.