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25 | On June 14, 2023 at 1:20 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Cowan conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with licensee's helper, Lorraine Ledesma. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the helper. Present in the facility are 2 helpers caring for 9 preschool age children. Licensee lives in a 1 bedroom, apartment. Facility was inspected and Day-care areas are: Living Room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and Bathroom. The rest of the home is off-limits. The days and hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
At 1:25 PM, LPA observed the following: Day-care area is clean, orderly, and equipped with age appropriate toys and equipment for the children. Home has sufficient lighting and ventilation. Home has a working telephone, a smoke and carbon monoxide detector (not tested due to children napping), and a fully charged fire extinguisher. There are no bodies of water on the property. There are no poisons, detergents, or cleaning products accessible to day-care children. Helper states there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. Licensee’s CPR expires in 9/8/23. Licensee conducted last emergency drill on 2/2023 and is properly logged. Licensee provides daily snacks and meals. Discipline policy is mainly redirection.
At 1:40 PM, LPA reviewed facility files. Children's files are complete with required Licensing documents. At 1:45 PM, LPA observed that staff did not have Measles on file. This is a potential risk to children in care. A type B citation is issued for this deficiency.
Licensee has all required postings posted for parents to review.
*Helper was reminded about having all Staff and Volunteers provide proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption.
*Licensee was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on CCLD website.
*Helper was reminded about Mandated Reporter Training available on CCLD website (www.ccld.ca.gov or www.mandatedreporterca.com)
*Licensee was given information regarding ‘Safe Sleep’ practices.
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