Routine inspection·March 3, 2023

An unannounced Required - 1 Year inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst L. Dyer. LPA arrived at the facility at 1:52 p.m. The licensee and her husband were present with 8 day care children (1 infant, 7 preschool-age). Phone number and e-mail address are current. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. At 2:16 p.m., the day care area of the home was inspected. Areas licensed for child care: back bathroom, living room, dining room, and playroom. Off-limit areas will be made inaccessible to children by closed and/or locked doors; gates; and visual supervision. The home was clean and orderly, with adequate heating and ventilation. There were safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment available to children at the time of this inspection. There were a variety of books and toys for children's use. There was a working smoke detector (tested); a fully charged 3-A:40-B:C fire extinguisher; a first aid kit, and a carbon monoxide detector (tested). Licensee stated there were no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Fireplace was screened. There are no hazardous materials, medicines, or cleaning solutions accessible to children during this inspection. Hazardous items are kept in a locked outdoor shed, inaccessible to children. Back yard area is securely fenced. Licensee has riding toys, a slide, basketball hoop and balls; child sized kitchen and other outdoor toys for child play. Licensee currently has 1 infant in care between 12 -24 months of age. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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. Safe Sleep Handouts were also given to the licensee. 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 states infants have been supervised while sleeping, and log is maintained. Licensee is aware of the signs to be aware of: labored breathing, skin color, increase in body temperature and restlessness. Licensee can visually observe when a child awakens from a nap. Sheets are replaced when soiled/wet, and bedding is only used by one child only. Bedding is washed weekly; or sent home to be washed. (continued) LPA reviewed personnel, facility, and children's records at 3:03 p.m. Licensees' CPR/First Aid expires July, 2024. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expires 3/02/25. Last disaster drill completed on 3/01/23. Facility roster was current. Required postings are visible for public review. All adults meet criminal background clearance requirements. 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 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Licensee was also reminded of the Department's Inspection authority, and the need to comply when notified that termination of an employee is necessary. Also discussed with the licensee: supervision of children at all times; children are not to be left in parked vehicles; car seats and high chairs; Unusual Incident Reporting; paying fees on-line; advertisements; changes in on-limit areas; construction work at facility; and the Guardian background check process. 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 . Important E-mail Addresses: Community Care Licensing General Information and Updates: www.ccld.ca.gov . Mandated Reporter Training: www.mandatedreporterca.com (Child Care Provider) Guardian: background check process with self-service options: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/ cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian NO 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 Theresa Thurston.