Routine inspection·June 4, 2021

On June 4, 2021, at 8:30 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with licensee, Darlene Brownlee. Present during the inspection was licensee's fingerprint cleared husband K. Brownlee, fingerprint cleared children, E. Brownlee, D. Brownlee and I. Brownlee, three (3) grandchildren ages 11, 9, 1 and two (2) preschoolers and one (1) infant. 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-6:00 PM, Monday -Friday On-limit-areas are the: Kitchen, living room, bathroom in the hallway on the top floor, the first bedroom on the right side of the main hallway, bedroom on the left side of hallway, middle of backyard including deck, and child care room downstairs Off-limit-areas are the: Right side of the backyard, master bedroom next to bathroom upstairs, and garage. This home is a two story, which consist of four bedrooms, two baths, living room, child care room, backyard and garage. The home 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 a section of the living room, away from other children in care. The outdoor play area is the fenced backyard and is free from defects or dangerous conditions. See 809-Continuation LPA advised the licensee to have 100% supervision because of some missing boards on the fence that has some patch work. The licensee advised the LPA that she would also utilized the local park. The licensee was reminded to have 100% supervision when away from the home with children. 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. At 10:00 AM LPA requested and reviewed three (3) children file. The facility roste r was reviewed, and copies was obtain. The licensee is in ratio today. The licensee conducts and documents fire/disaster drills at least twice a year, and a log indicates a drill was conducted 03/17/2021. There are no heaters and the fireplace is blocked to prevent access by children. Per li censee, there are no firearms in the home. 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. 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 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 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 . 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.