Routine inspection·October 18, 2024

On 10/18/2024 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx met with Licensee , Haley Nichelmann, for an unannounced annual inspection. During the inspection there was a census of 10 children in care being supervised by the licensee and assistant. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facilities hours of operation are Monday through Friday 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include: backyard other than fenced in play area, laundry room, hallway bathroom, closets. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limits areas. LPA observed home was safe, orderly, and free of hazards. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys within the home. LPA observed a working telephone, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed fireplace within the home is properly barricaded to meet regulations and is non operational. LPA observed firearms within the home are stored and locked to meet regulation. LPA observed hot tub that was previously on the property has been removed; there are no bodies of water on the premises. Licensee understands that if there are any poisons in the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. LPA observed all required postings, a children's roster and fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted 07/2024. LPAs reviewed records of children\342\200\231s files, all which contained the required licensing documentation. Licensee has current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 01/2025 . Licensee and assistant have complete files including current Mandated Reporter Training . Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's\342\200\231 must be completed every two years. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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. Licensee is aware of and practicing safe sleep regulations. 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 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 the exit interview, the licensee, Haley Nichelmann, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the home/facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Based on today\342\200\231s inspection, no Title 22 deficiencies were cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Haley Nichelmann . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.