Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Elliot met with Licensee, Senovia Brown, for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 24th 2023. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. Present during this inspection was Licensee supervising 5 pre-school aged children. The home is a single-story house consisting of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, backyard, and garage. The hours of operation are 6:00 AM- 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Day care area: Kitchen, dining area, family room (playroom), garage, 2 bathrooms and side yard. Off limit areas: 2 bedrooms, master bathroom, office, and back yard. Licensee stated she reside in the home along with a Tajuana, who has been finger print cleared.
LPA inspected the house for health and safety hazards. Daycare Area is equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment for children, indoors and outdoors. LPA observed that ants were present in the day care area and food prep area at the time of inspection. The home has a working telephone, a working smoke detector and a working carbon monoxide detector. However, LPA observed that the carbon monoxide detector was not plugged in at the time of the visit. LPA directed the licensee to plug in the carbon monoxide detector and test it. LPA observed that the carbon monoxide detector was fully functional before the end of the visit. LPA observed that the facility was equipped with a fully charged 3A-40-BC model fire extinguisher, however it was stored and sealed in its factory box at the time of inspection. LPA directed the licensee to ready the fire extinguisher for immediate use during the visit and observed that the LPA readied the fire extinguisher for immediate use prior to the end of the visit.
There are ample of age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no pools, hot tubs, or any other bodies of water during today's inspection. There were no pets present in the home. The home has electrical outlet covers and maintains a First Aid Kit in the home. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA observed that the licensee had a posted plan for fire and earthquake emergency evacuations, and that a log for recording emergency drills was posted, however the log was not filled in with any information. LPA directed the licensee to conduct a fire and earthquake drill with the children present during the inspection and observed that the licensee successfully performed an emergency evacuation. LPA then directed and observed the licensee to record the time of the drill. The last emergency drill was recorded on 08/24/2023 at 11:45 am. LPA observed that all required postings were present in the facility.
LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files and staff files. LPA observed that licensee only had children\342\200\231s files organized for two of the five pre-school aged children present. This is a violation of multiple California Code of Regulations (CCRs) and Health and Safety Codes (HSCs). Specifically, CCR 102418 (g), the requirement that a licensee must maintain a current roster of children, document each child\342\200\231s immunization's, CCR 102419(d) and 102421 (a) documentation of parent\342\200\231s rights, 102421(b) and 102417(g)(7) requirement to maintain a copy of children\342\200\231s emergency information in their file, 102419(d)(1), maintenance of signed receipts of parent\342\200\231s rights form in children\342\200\231s files, and 102417(m)(3), parent\342\200\231s notification of insurance liability. The failure to maintain children\342\200\231s files for 3 of the 5 children present in care, and to keep critical information readily available for 3 of the 5 children in care constitutes multiple violations of CCRs and HSCs that both pose an immediate risk to children in care and additional potential risks to children in care, as a result, multiple type B violations will be issues for a failure to maintain the aforementioned records. LPA directed the licensee to and organize children\342\200\231s records as soon as possible. LPA informed the licensee that she would need to provide proof of correction for these violations by 08/28/2023. If not, LPA informed the licensee would arrange for a case managed visit to follow up.
LPA also observed that the licensee did not keep her facility files, or her own personnel records organized in a file, which is a violation of CCR 102416.1(a)(1) and 102416.3(a)(6). Most of the licensee\342\200\231s information is on file with CCLD and organized within her facility file, so these violations do not pose an immediate risk to children\342\200\231s wellbeing. As such Technical Violations will be issues for the licensee\342\200\231s failure to maintain personal files. LPA checked to see if the licensee could produce proof of CPR/First Aid Certification and Mandated Reporter Training Completion, as these items expire. LPA observed that the licensee was able to provide proof of completion of CPR/First Aid Certification, and her current authorization expires on 12/2024. LPA observed that the licensee was not able to provide proof of Mandated Reporter Training Completion, which is a violation of HSC 1596.8662(b)(1). A type B violation will be issues for this violation as it constitutes a potential risk to children\342\200\231s health and safety.
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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.
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-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.
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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
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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.
During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Senovia Brown.
