Routine inspection·March 25, 2022

On 3/25/2022 at 11:37am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle met with facility representative Ana Morales for an Unannounced Annual Inspection . Present during the inspection were two (2) helpers, Ana Morales and Rosa Morales, and two (2) infants. Both helpers are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Licensee was out attending to family matters. Licensee\342\200\231s home was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates 7:00am \342\200\223 6:00pm, Monday - Friday. ON LIMITS AREA: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Area, Enclosed Patio/Childcare Room, Bedroom next to Childcare Room, Two (2) Bathrooms and Backyard OFF LIMITS AREA: Three (3) Bedrooms along hallway and Garage ISOLATION AREA: Living Room The facility is a single-story home owned by the Licensee. The inside and outside of the home were observed to be neat, clean with ample age appropriate materials for the children. All toxins, cleaning products, medications, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. Licensee has stated that there are no firearms and no pets in the home. The home has one (1) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers located in the childcare room next to the exit door on the left side of the room. One (1) working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector is in the childcare room. There is one (1) fireplace in the living room that has a locking glass door making it inaccessible to the children in care. LPA did not observe any harmful bodies of water in or around the home. Continued on LIC809-C The Licensee\342\200\231s Health and Safety training with the lead poisoning component has been completed. Pediatric CPR and First Aid training is complete and expires 3/2024. Licensee\342\200\231s helper A. Morales that is present has a current Pediatric CPR & First Aid certificate that expires 3/2024. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter status is unknown. Licensee could not be reached during inspection. Last known training was taken 4/4/2018 ( See LIC809-D ). All required forms are posted and visible for public view in the childcare room. Fire/disaster drill log is not up to date. Last drill logged was 10/25/2019 ( See LIC809-D ). LPA obtained the children\342\200\231s files, helpers A. Morales\342\200\231 file, who is an employee, and facility roster. All files were complete. Helper did not have a file on record. LPA provided proper documentation to helper and provided technical assistance via email to Licensee ( See LIC9102TV ). Licensee was reminded that California Law requires Licensee to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care, to child's parents, and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. LPA informed Licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every two (2) years by visiting http://www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Children\342\200\231s Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. The Licensee is reminded that any structural changes to the home or additions to the childcare facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. 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 . Continued on LIC809-C 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 . 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 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Ana Morales.