Routine inspection·January 20, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Arianna Manabat and Kelly Ferrara met with licensee Kristin Rittiman, for an unannounced random annual inspection and toured areas of the home accessible to children in care. The purpose of the inspection was explained. Licensee lives in a two story home. Present, the census included only Kristin Rittiman and no children currently present. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home since licensure. All adults living, or working in the home, have criminal background check on file. Licensee provides day care on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM and is closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. LPAs inspected the day care areas with the licensee. Day Care Areas: Dining room, Downstairs Bathroom, Den, and the south-side yard adjacent to the den. Off limit areas include: Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Back yard adjacent to the living room, Garage, and the second floor. During the inspection, the licensee decided to make the Living Room and Kitchen off-limits. The on-limits south-side yard area is fenced and gated, and LPAs did not observe any bodies of water on the premises . Licensee stated there were no weapons in the home. All the cleaning supplies, poisons, hazardous items, and other chemicals are stored and inaccessible to the children. Stairs has child protective gate installed. LPAs observed a screened fireplace. All off-limit rooms are inaccessible for the children. The house is in good repair and free of hazards with proper temperature and ventilation. There is carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, fully charged fire extinguisher, and working telephone available in the house. There is a variety of age appropriate toys in the house. LPAs reviewed the facility records and observed that the licensee has all required documents posted in the childcare areas as well as their License. Licensee has record of training of preventive health and CPR card valid until July 2022. LPAs discussed recent changes in licensing requirements, including the posting of licensing inspection notices and reports and Parent Notification Requirements. LPA observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented. LPA also reviewed the present children's records. LPAs reviewed the identification and emergency information form for every child for proper names and numbers filled. Licensee has record of immunization of each child in care. LPAs discussed the new Mandated Reporter Training with licensee. Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. In addition, existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. This training requirement may be met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ . The training is currently provided in English. LPAs checked facilities fees and discussed overdue fees with licensee. LPAs observed a well-maintained roster on file. Licensee Kristin Rittiman 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services- IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. 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 . LPAs provided the Community Care Licensing\342\200\231s website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPAs advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current, in regards to new regulations. LPAs also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . No Title 22 Deficiencies observed in the areas that were evaluated. The copy of this report is reviewed and provided to the licensee. 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 Kristin Rittiman.