This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, den (activity room), kitchen, front yard (fenced), back yard (fenced), and storage/utility room (back of the house). Areas accessible to children include living room, dining room, den, 1 bathroom, and back yard. Areas off limits to children and parents include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, front yard, and storage/utility room. Per licensee, family members residing in the home is 2 adults and 0 minors. Licensee stated that there are no pets on the premises. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed home and are identified on the attached LIC811.

LPA toured all areas identified on the facility sketch used by children during this visit and were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Tour began in the living room where LPA observed children store there belongings on a shelf. LPA also observed in the entrance a car seat that was not being used. There is a barricaded fireplace in the living room. Adjacent to the living room is the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is off-limits to children and was observed inaccessible. Licensee keeps the kitchen door closed. The dining room is used by children where LPA observed a dining table, feeding chairs, and (2) play pens. The children’s bathroom is in the hallway between the 3 bedrooms and dining room. LPA observed that the children’s bathroom is in safe and in sanitary conditions. Licensee keeps all liquid products locked and inaccessible to children. Children must walk through bedroom #3 (adjacent to the dining room) to access the den/activity room.

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LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the den of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill conducted on 10/06/24. Children’s roster was available during this inspection.

Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours**

Per licensee, food is provided to children. Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. There is telephone service via a landline. There is ventilation and heating.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

At 09:30 am. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operable. The valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 08/22/24, per the attached service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.

The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room with supervision.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per licensee, no one smokes in the home.

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LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.

Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). LPA observed all children’s files were complete.

Licensee and assistant records were reviewed for approved Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 expires on 09/13/26. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 06/2026.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers

Licensee does not care for infants. 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-andresources/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. No infant walkers, No baby bouncers, No Johnny jumpers, No exersaucers, and any other item that falls into that category.

The licensee is operating within proper capacity and ratios. LPA observed the licensee to be present at the home and providing adequate care and supervision.

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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.

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Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Licensee Maria Mejia Zacarias confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

At this time, the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no deficiencies being issued today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maria Mejia Zacarias.

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