Routine inspection·April 29, 2022

On 04/29/2022 at 1:15 P.M., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Arianna Manabat and Fabiola Diaz met with Licensee Margaret (Kim) McGeever for an unannounced annual / one year inspection. During the time of arrival, seven day care children were present. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. The home is a one-story home the off-limits areas include the three bedrooms, laundry room, back yard, and garage. Licensee explained that children play in the area between the house and the large garage. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The house has a working telephone, fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector that meet regulations. LPAs observed all the required postings. LPAs advised the licensee that if there are any poisons at the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. LPAs did not observe a fireplace in the home. Licensee has all of her immunization records current. Children's roster was observed. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First aid card had an expiration date of 07/2023. Licensee had a completed Mandated Reporter training that expires 05/20/2023. Fire drill logs were observed and the last drill was 04/01/2022. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 Report continues on 809C................ \342\200\246\342\200\246 Continued from previous 809 page............ 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. 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. LPAs 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 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/inspection-process . 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 Margaret McGeever. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit.