Routine inspection·August 24, 2022

On August 24, at 12:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods arrived at the home for an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection . LPA Woods met with the licensee, Deanna Haynes . LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. There were two (2) infants and three (3) preschool age children present during the inspection. Licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 7AM to 6PM. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. This three single story home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort. The Isolation area will be a section of the day care room, away from other children in care. On- Limit areas are the: Day care room and bathroom downstairs, deck and backyard Off- Limit areas are the: Entire third level of home, laundry room, kitchen, living and dining room, and garage The off-limits are will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. There's a gate at the bottom of the stairs preventing children five (5) years of age and younger access. There's a fireplace in the living room that is screened and is off limits to 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\342\200\231s inspection. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition The home has a fully charged 2A10BC and 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kit, and telephone. Per licensee, 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. See 809-C The OUTDOOR PLAY area is the fully fenced backyard and 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 and a patio deck. At 1:00 PM LPA requested and reviewed the files of two (2) children in care. Each file contain Identification & Emergency information, Medical Consent forms, and Parents Rights. 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 06/14/2022. The licensee is in ratio today. The licensee has not completed or received a certificate in mandated reporter. Licensee's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 10/2022. 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 . Roster of the children must be properly maintained and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. 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). California Law requires Family Child Cares Homes 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. 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 . There are no deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee ,Deanna Haynes .