Routine inspection·June 13, 2022

On 06/13/2021 at 9:05am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catherine Fernandes met with Licensee Evangelia Spathis for an Unannounced Required Annual Inspection . Present during the inspection was the Licensee, her finger print cleared husband, four infants and four preschoolers in care. The home was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday. The home is a two story house that consists of three bedrooms and two in half bathrooms. The entrance to the day care is down two sets of stairs and through the back yard. The inside of the home was observed to be neat and clean with age appropriate materials for the children. All toxins, cleaning products, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible to the child in care. ON LIMITS AREA : Are the entire downstairs area of the home, which includes the main area, the half bathroom, the laundry room, and both areas of the fenced in backyard. OFF LIMITS AREA : are the entire upstairs of the home ISOLATION AREA : Is the futon next to the laundry room. The backyard has a wooden structure that is observed secured during today's inspection. LPA observed four pack and plays for the infants in care. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher on top of the downstairs refrigerator, a working smoke detector in the main room and a functioning carbon monoxide detector. The Licensee has provided a working telephone number and email address. The licensee's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 02/23. Per Licensee, there are no firearms in the home. LPA Fernandes reviewed staff and eight children's files. LPA obtained a copy of the facility roster. Report continues on 809C . The following was observed during the inspection - There was no fire drill log available for review, Licensee stated the last drill was done about 8-12 months ago. - During file reviews LPA observed licensee's husband/assistant is missing Mandated reporter training, proof of immunization and TB test. - Licensee is missing preventative health training and orientation training. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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)/ (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 Licensee is providing IMS at this time and needs to submit the written plan for providing IMS to the department. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/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 web page 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. Report continues on 809C . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . The following copies are needed for the facility file and need to be turned by 6/13/22: - LIC610A Updated Emergency disaster plan - LIC999A Facility sketch See 809D for deficiencies that were cited during today's inspections. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted Report and Appeal Right were provided