Routine inspection·June 24, 2022

On June 24, 2022 at 8:36am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Indira Loza and Catherine Fernandes arrived to the facility to conduct a random Annual Inspection. Present for the inspection were the Licensee, Licensee's Assistant (PJ), and the Licensee's mother. All adults in the home are fingerprint cleared. There were 6 preschool children, 3 infants, and one school-age child The home is a two story home. consisting of a living room, dinning room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, one bathroom, unfenced front yard, fenced back yard, shed and basement. The dinning room is the isolation area. The OFF LIMIT areas are the three bedrooms to the right of the kitchen, the basement, shed and fenced back yard. The ON LIMIT AREAS are the living room, kitchen, dining room, and entryway by the front door.. The outdoor play area is the park a block down from the home. There are ample age appropriate toys that are safe and appear to be clean and in good repair. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children today. Breakfast, Lunch and snacks are provided. The home has a fully charged 3A1040BC fire extinguisher, and a working combined smoke and carbon monoxide detector. The home has a current CPR which expires on 2/27/23. LPA obtained the children’s and staff files for review as well as the children's roster. Licensee was reminded that California Law requires Licensee 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 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. Licensee ********************************Report continues on 809-C***************************** was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every two (2) years by visiting http://www.mandatedreporterca.com . Children’s Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. The Licensee is reminded that any structural changes to the home or additions to the childcare facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Licensee was advised to sign up for Provider Information Notices (PINs) at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/policy/provider-information-notices/child-care Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02 CCP. 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 . 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. 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 *********************************************Report Continues on 809-C******************************************* 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. There were no deficiencies cited during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Shannon Cato.