Routine inspection·January 6, 2023

On 01/06/2023 at 8:15am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Uribe, met with licensee Maria Napoli for an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL INSPECTION . Present for the inspection were 11 daycare children, 2 fingerprint cleared assistants, one fingerprint cleared adult resident (licensee's husband), and the licensee's 11 year old son. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. Upon arrival LPA provided licensee a copy of the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126). The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility currently operates Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm. The home is a two story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, office, kitchen, dining area, garage and back yard. LPA observed the home to be neat and clean with central heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. All on/off-limit areas are consistent with the facility's pre-licensing reports. The OFF-LIMIT AREAS are the bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room, and garage and are inaccessible to children by locked doors, safety gates and visual supervision. The ON-LIMIT AREAS are the front family room and office which are converted into child care space, adjoining bathroom, and backyard. The facility\342\200\231s outdoor play space is located in the backyard of the home. The play structure, equipment, and fence are all in safe condition free from hazards which could pose a risk to children in care. There is ample shade available and gates are latched at all times while children are in the yard. There is one fixed hot tub in the yard which is barricaded by a 5 foot fence that does not obstruct the view. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of reach from children and are not accessible. The home has a fully charged 2A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, carbon monoxide, telephone and fully stocked first aid kit. Per licensee, there are no firearms on the premises and there is one pet cat in the home. Page 1 of 3 ***Continued on LIC 809C*** The licensee completed the Health and Safety training, CPR/First Aid certification expires on 03/31/23. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year and the last conducted drill was on 12/06/22. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. LPA Uribe reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files and personnel records. Sleep Charts for sleeping infants were reviewed and within compliance of the Safe Sleep Regulations. There is a current roster available for review. The facility does have liability insurance which is valid through 03/21/23. Staff interview also conducted and documented. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed and the facility does not have any children with the need for medication to be kept at the facility at this time . 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. 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. Licensee does have a family member that sometimes visits from out of the country and stays in the home during these visits. Licensee was instructed to make sure that even temporary residents need to have a fingerprint clearance in order to be present in the home during day care operating hours. This is the requirement even if the temporary resident stays in the home's off limit areas. Page 2 of 3 ***Continued on LIC 809C*** 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. Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days. No deficiencies found during today's inspection. Please see attached advisory note pages for information on technical violations issued today: Technical Violation: Licensee has a current general training certificate for mandated reporter but needs to update their training for the child care provider certificate. Technical Violation: One assistant does not have a copy of their immunizations for Measles (MMR) & Pertussis (Tdap) in their personnel file. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Napoli. Page 3 of 3 ***End of Report***