Routine inspection·September 15, 2023

On 09/15/23 at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ashley Akinleye and Christina Watts arrived at the home for an unannounced Required - 1 year inspection / random inspection. LPA met with Ellen Sanchez. Present during inspection was Ellen Sanchez and Lili Stiefel There were 13 children in care during the inspection. (6 school age and 7 preschool aged/ 20 children enrolled)This family childcare home operates Monday - Friday 8:30am- 3:00pm. LPAs verified that the licensee's phone number and email address on file are correct. LPAs toured the home with Ellen Sanchez, to conduct a health and safety inspection. The home is a single story home, and consists of 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. The home is off limits to children. Licensee states that she uses only the cottage for care of children. LPA observed that the cottage is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The on-limit areas include a cottage near the main home, and the entire right side of the backyard. The off-limit areas include the entire home, front yard and left side of backyard. These areas are made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, gates, and visual supervision. A small area within the cottage near the entrance is used for isolation of sick children, away from other children in care. The backyard only is used for outdoor play. LPA not observe any hazards or dangerous conditions in the backyard. LPA observed an ample supply of age-appropriate toys, equipment and activities available for children both indoors and outdoors and observed that they are in good condition. LPA observed an outdoor play structure in backyard that is accessible to children and in good condition. LPA did not observe any bodies of water, toxins, medications or hazardous items that would be accessible to children. The licensee stated that there are no firearms on the premises. Report Continues on 809-C . The home is equipped with fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers, a working carbon monoxide detector, working smoke detector, working telephone, and first aid kits and supplies. Licensee has proof of current CPR/First aid certificates, which expire on 1/28/25. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 9/6/23. LPA observed all of the required forms posted. LPA reviewed children's files, staff files and obtained a copy of the current roster. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 Ellen Sanchez 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Ellen Sanchez and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee Ellen Sanchez 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. Report Continues on 809-C LPA reminded the licensees that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family childcare homes. LPA provided the main office number for the Oakland Regional Child Care office (510) 622-2602 for the licensees to call and report injuries or unusual incidents and reviewed the form to follow up in writing within 7 days of the injury/unusual incident. The licensees were encouraged to periodically review regulations, guidelines and Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the website www.ccld.ca.gov . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee Ellen Sanchez was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the licensee Ellen Sanchez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA reminded the licensee that the mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Ellen Sanchez.