Routine inspection·February 26, 2025

On February 26, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Licensee Gina Jackson-Morning to conduct an Annual/Random inspection. Present during today's visit were one infant, one preschooler, the licensee's mother, and the licensee. The daycare currently operates from 6am-5:30pm Monday \342\200\223 Friday. LPA toured the daycare areas of the home for a Health and Safety check. The home is a two-story single family house. The lower level of the home consists of one bedroom, living room with dining area, family room, kitchen, two downstairs bathrooms, converted garage, and a fully fenced in backyard. The upper level of the home consists of 5 bedrooms and two bathrooms On Limit Areas - converted garage, living room, dining area, and backyard Off Limit Areas - the entire 2nd floor, the downstairs bathroom, downstairs bedroom, and kitchen Isolation Area - In the living room The inside of the home is observed to be neat, clean with ample age-appropriate materials for the children. All toxins and cleaning products were observed to be in inaccessible areas. Licensee stated she provides all food for the children. Licensee uses a child sized table for the children to do arts and crafts and to eat. The table and chairs were observed to be clean and well maintained. Off limit areas are made inaccessible with closed doors and/or locks and visual supervision. The stairs are gated to prevent children access. There are two fireplaces in the home, both fire places have doors for inaccessibility. The home has one (1) fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the kitchenette in the garage. There is one (1) working carbon monoxide in the living room and a smoke detector in the hallway. The backyard is fully fenced with a large play structure and ample materials for the children in care. There were no harmful bodies of water in or around the home. The Licensees CPR and First Aid certificates are current and expire on January 2027 and the Mandated Reporter Training certificate is current and expires on December 5, 2026. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity and is in ratio. Fire/disaster drills have been conducted and recorded with the last drill logged 12/5/24. LPA reviewed two children\342\200\231s files one staff file. All files reviewed were complete. Licensee was reminded that California law requires Licensees to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to children in care, to the child's parents, and to the Department within 24 hours by phone. Within seven (7) days from the incident, Licensee\342\200\231s must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B) to the Department. Licensee was reminded that any structural changes or additions to the home must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Children\342\200\231s Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. Licensee was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Licensee was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every two (2) years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . LPA informed Licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . The Licensee currently does not provide Incidental Medical Services. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee 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 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, Licensee Gina Jackson-Morning confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. 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 . 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. Report was provided to Licensee Gina Jackson-Morning.