Routine inspection·December 12, 2024

On December 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM Licensing Program analyst (LPA) Michael Mathew conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with Licensee Dolly Satra and discussed the purpose of the visit. Licensee and LPA toured inside and out of the home. At the time of the visit there were 6 children and 3 adults. There are age appropriate toys and equipment for children in care. Licensee uses the living room, play room, hallway bathroom, garage and backyard for the day-care. Licensee stated that there are no guns/weapons or ammunition in the home. LPA observed the knifes were were kept in a drawer in the kitchen inaccessible to children. LPA observed chemicals and toxins are kept in the garage in a cabinet on top of the washer which is inaccessible to children in care. Backyard is fully fenced in and have ample amount of toys and equipment for children in care. LPA observed no bodies of water during inspection. LPA observed a sand box which is covered by a tarp. LPA observed a 3A10BC fire extinguisher present. Fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector are good and in working condition. Licensees and assistant's CPR/first aid is current and is valid until 6/3/25, and 3/9/26. Licensee and 2 assistant present have current mandated reporter training valid until 7/3/25, 7/29/26, and 7/7/26. Fire drill was conducted on 10/10/24 The facility is currently not providing Incidental Medical Services. 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 Cont 809-C 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 . Licensee Dolly Satra was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. . Licensee Dolly Satra was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. No deficiency was cited in today\342\200\231s visit.