Routine inspection·February 12, 2025

On February 12, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx and Senior Staff Attorney, Lauren Russo, met with Licensee, Kristin Rittiman, for the purpose of conducting an unannounced annual inspection. During the inspection there was a census of nine children in care being supervised by the licensee and assistant. Facilities hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:00 AM-2:30 PM, with an AM and PM program. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limit areas include: Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Back yard adjacent to the living room, garage, and the second floor. Day care operates in day care room, hallway bathroom, and side yard. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limit areas. LPA observed the off-limit areas of the home were inaccessible by baby gates, closed/locked doors, and supervision. LPA observed a telephone, smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed home was safe, sanitary, and orderly. LPA observed that hazardous items: detergents, cleaning compounds, medication, sharp utensils, and other items that could pose a danger to children in care, are properly stored out of children's reach. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys, equipment, and materials available to children within the home. LPA observed supervision and personal rights requirements being met. LPA observed fireplace and stairs within the home are properly barricaded to meet regulations. Licensee stated there are no poisons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises . LPA reviewed facility, staff, and children's records. LPA observed all required postings were posted and visible to authorized representatives. LPA observed a children's roster maintained and a fire drill log with drills being conducted/documented every six months. The last fire drill was conducted 09/2024. LPA reviewed records of children\342\200\231s files and verified files contained the required licensing forms. LPA verified ages of children to ensure capacity was adhered to. LPA reviewed records of Licensee and assistant files and verified both files contained the required licensing forms and documentation. LPA verified Licensee has current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 08/2026 . LPA verified licensee and assistant have current Mandated Reporter Training, which expires 06/2025. Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's\342\200\231 must be completed every two years. This facility does not provide care of infants. LPA provided the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. 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. LPA verified medication to be labeled/stored properly with correct documentation. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . Licensee 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. 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 . During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA determined the facility to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. No deficiencies were cited in the areas evaluated. During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.