The facility is a single-story home. The on-limit areas are living room, kitchen, Bedroom 1, bathroom (next to bedroom 1), indoor patio, outdoor patio, and backyard. The off-limit areas are Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, and bathroom between off-limit bedrooms, which are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The isolation area is the living room or kitchen. When a child shows signs of illness, he/she will be separated from other children here.

The inside of the home is observed to be clean and orderly, with central heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed there are ample safe and age-appropriate toys, play equipment and materials. All toxins, cleaning products, and hazardous materials have been made inaccessible to the children. There are no firearms in the home. Licensee does not provide transportation to the children.

Sleep cots are used during nap time. Children bring their own bedding from home. Licensee provides AM/PM snacks and lunch for the children. All beddings and food brought from children’s home are to be labeled with the children’s name and stored appropriately.

There is a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the indoor patio. LPA observed at least one working combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the home. The home is equipped with telephone service and a fully stocked first aid kit.

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The licensee completed the Health and Safety training. The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current and expires on 06/20/2025. Licensee has completed the Mandated Reporter training for Child Care Providers and expires on 10/16/2026. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws. All adults living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and the last conducted drill was on 11/11/2024. All required documents are posted and visible for public review.

LPA reviewed six (6) children’s files and two (2) staff files. There is a current roster available for review. The licensee rents the property. The facility does not have liability insurance, and the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance forms (LIC 282) were reviewed.

Licensee was reminded that California Law requires licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care, to child's parents, and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Any structural changes to the home or additions to the childcare facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. LPA informed the Licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov.

Licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/. Licensee was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

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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) or (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.

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. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. Two (2) Advisory Notes were issued:

· 15-minute sleep checks were conducted for all infants (0-24 months of age), but they were not individually documented with the children’s names.

· 1 of 6 children's files reviewed by LPA did not have up-to-date proof of immunizations.

A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Esther Corona. LPA provided licensee a copy of the Appeal Rights.

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