PICOS DE GARCIA, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed restroom drawers to be dirty with dust, and dead bugs, restroom floor boards with water damage and peeling paint, urine stains on bottom of toilet, child's potty chair with dried urine inside, toilet scrub brush and toilet plunger inside shower, and spider webs on outdoor play structure and outdoor toys which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee is to have restroom cleaned and baseboards repaired or replaced.

Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the pool alarm was not functioning properly. Licensee and LPA tested the alarm, and the alarm would only sound from the receiver box inside the home and not from the alarm itself which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee is to have pool alarm repaired or replaced.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that 2 out of 6 children's records were missing immunization documents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee is to have parents provide proof of immunizations and to have immunization documents completed.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Licensee did not have a valid Mandated Reporter Training Certificate on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee is to complete Mandated Reporter Training and provide the Department with a current completion certificate.

Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that outdoor toys/play equipment had sun damage and were brittle and broken which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee is to remove broken toys and replace with toys/play equipment that is in good condition

Based on LPAs observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as upon entering the facility LPAs observed an awake infant sitting within a baby bouncer. LPAs also observed an additional vacant baby bouncer within the day-care room, as well as a vacant excersaucer. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee removed infant from the baby bouncer when asked to do so by LPA during today's inspection. Licensee removed both bouncers and exersaucer from the day-care room and placed them in an off-limit area. Licensee stated that this equipment will be removed from the family child care home permanently (FCCH) today. Licensee stated that she understands that bouncers and exersaucers are not permitted for usage in FCCHs. LPAs provided a safe sleep handout and discussed content with licensee. Deficiency cleared at visit.

Based on records review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, she was unable to provide proof of completion of a fire & disaster drill. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that she will conduct and document a fire & disaster drill by 6/10/2022. Licensee stated that she will continue to leave her fire and disaster drill log posted on her Parents' Board to serve as a visual reminder of the requirement. Licensee will submit a copy of the completed fire and disaster drill to the Fresno Community Care Licensing Office by 6/10/22.