Routine inspection·June 8, 2023

On 06/08/2023 at 1:00pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Uribe, met with licensee Lynndi Ernst for an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL INSPECTION . Present for the inspection were 12 daycare children and 1 fingerprint cleared resident of home (Andre Ernst), and the licensee is within ratio 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 7:30am-5:30pm. The home is a two story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, family room, kitchen, dining area, office, converted garage (main day care area) 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 entire upstairs, office, dining area, and family room and are inaccessible to children by locked doors, safety gates and visual supervision. The ON-LIMIT AREAS are the kitchen, downstairs bathroom, converted garage, living room, 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 locked at all times while children are in the yard. There is a pool in the backyard which is fully covered and secured and meets the requirements for pool safety. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of reach from children and are not accessible. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC 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 are 3 dogs 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 10/01/23. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws and has completed the mandated reporter training on 01/04/22. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year and the last conducted drill was on 02/14/23. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. LPA Uribe reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files and personnel records. There is a current roster available for review. The facility does have liability insurance which is valid through May 2024. 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders, by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email notifications. 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. Page 2 of 3 ***Continued on LIC 809C*** 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 nor advisories found during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Lynndi Ernst. Page 3 of 3 ***End of Report***