Routine inspection·May 11, 2023

On May 11, 2023, at 12:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods met with licensee Carmel Capers for an Unannounced Required 1 Year Inspection . LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. Present during the inspection was the licensee's fingerprint cleared husband, G. Capers, daughter S. Capers, four preschool age children and one infant. The licensee is in ratio today. Licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA toured the facility inside and outside to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. This single story home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The Isolation area of the home will be a section of the playroom, away from other children in care. 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’s inspection. The home has a working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, first aid kit, telephone and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. There’s a fireplace in the living room that has a barricade/screen to prevent access by children. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. LPA asked the licensee does she transport children and the licensee stated that she does transport children. On-limit-areas are the: Living room, dining room, kitchen, all bedrooms, and bathrooms Off-limit-areas are the: are made inaccessible by a gate/barrier, laundry room See 809-C for continuance The OUTDOOR PLAY is the front yard area and since it is unfenced and in a an active driveway area, the LPA advised the licensee to have 100% visual supervision when children are outdoors. LPA observed that it is free from defects or dangerous conditions. During today's inspection, there are no play structures which are required to be anchored. At 1:30 PM LPA requested and reviewed the files of two children in care. All children files contain Immunization, Parent's Rights, and Medical Consent forms. The facility roster was reviewed, and copies were obtain. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 3/24/23. The licensee's Health and Safety training is not completed, and CPR and First Aid certificate is currently expired. The licensee has completed mandated reporter training on 1/31/23. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws which pertains to all childcare providers. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees 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 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. 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 ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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 See 809-C 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. 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. 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/inspection-process The following deficiencies were observed during today's inspection: At 2:25 PM, LPA determined licensee did not have her CPR & first aid certificate See 809-D for deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Carmel Capers