Routine inspection·June 4, 2021

On June 4, 2021, at 1:20 PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with licensee, Carmel Capers. Present during the inspection was licensee's fingerprint cleared husband, G. Capers and daughter S. Capers. There were 7 children present, 3 infants, 2 preschoolers, and 2 school aged children. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. The facility plans to operate between the hours of 6:00 AM-5:30 PM, Monday -Friday On-limit-areas are the: Living room, dining room, kitchen, all bedrooms bathrooms Off-limit-areas are the: are made inaccessible by a gate/barrier This single-story home consist of 4 bedrooms, two baths, living and dining room, kitchen, and hallway bathroom, which is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The off-limits are will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The Isolation area will be the master bedroom, away from other children in care. The front yard area is used for play, and the LPA advised the licensee to have 100% visual supervision when children are outdoors because the yard is not fenced and opens to the driveway. See 809-Continuation LPA informed the licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the licensee to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . CPR/First Aid is also renewed every two years. Baby bouncers & drop-down cribs are not allowed at the day-care facility . Roster of the children must be properly maintained and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. The licensee is reminded any structural changes to the home or additions to the child care facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. The licensee was provided information regarding effects of Lead Exposure and testing requirements (Assembly Bill 2370). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Per licensee, no IMS is being provided at this time. The licensee was reminded that w hen any changes to the IMS plan is made, an updated 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 .\342\200\235 There are no deficiencies cited. This report shall remain on file for 3 years. Exit interview was conducted with the licensee. A Notice of Site visit was posted at the time of inspection and must remain posted for 30 days. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present in the on-limit areas during today's inspection. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today\342\200\231s inspection. The home has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and telephone. The fireplace is screened to prevent access by children. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws which pertains to all childcare providers. The licensee's Health and Safety training is completed, and CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 06/30/22. The licensee's completed and received a certificate in mandated reporter training on 12/19/2020. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. At 1:50 PM LPA requested and reviewed the files of three (3) children in care. The facility roster was reviewed, and copies was obtain. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 03/23/21. The licensee is in ratio today. Licensee is reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, frequent visitors, or adults living in the home, that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident . Licensee was reminded of her/his responsibility as mandated reporter. See Continuation