Routine inspection·August 16, 2021

On 8/16/21 Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Harris conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Tami Hamilton. Also present was her helper. LPA conducted a tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketches (LIC 999A) provided . The LPA observed all required licensing forms to be posted in a visible location for authorized representatives to view them. A census was taken and there were seven day care children present. The licensee has five dogs that are housed in the front of the property and are inaccessible to children. The licensee is aware of the safety of children around animals and takes responsibility for any action taken by her pets. The LPA observed inaccessible rooms to be off limits to children by the use of a gated door. The accessible rooms were the day care room and bathroom and the fenced back yard. The licensee uses the day care room only for day care children. The door leading from the outside in to the day care room will be used for parents picking up and dropping off. The rest of the house is inaccessible to children and will not be used. The licensee is aware that children are to be supervised when outside an unfenced play area. There are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. The LPA observed safe toys and play equipment both indoors and outside. There were no poisons observed on the premises accessible to children. Licensee is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children. Cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. There are no firearms or ammunition present at this facility. Fireplace is not in use during day care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The licensee has a complete first aid kit, including bandages, scissor, thermometer, gloves and a first aid manual. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. There is a working telephone and the above telephone number was verified. Adequate supervision is being provided during this visit. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed seven children\342\200\231s files. All required licensing documents were observed in each of the children\342\200\231s files, including a copy of the Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights (LIC 995A). Licensee also maintains documentation of immunizations for the children . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months. Licensee is aware that children are never to be left in parked vehicles. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Licensee is aware that upon notice from the Department, any excluded individual must be immediately removed from the home and prevented from returning to the home or having contact with children in care. Licensee is aware that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect any place providing personal care and services at any time, with or without advance notice. Pediatric CPR/First Aid are current and expire on 4/15/23. Licensee also maintains documentation of immunizations against pertussis, measles and influenza for herself and staff. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 7:00 AM \342\200\223 5:30 PM. An exit interview was conducted with the Licensee. LPA reviewed with licensee the Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training (AB 1207), which the licensee completed on 3/15/21. It is required to be updated every two years. There are currently no infants in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee and reviewed forms. Information on Lead Poisoning was also provided to the licensee and she was informed that the information is required to be posted on the parent board. The LPA and licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: www.ccld.ca.gov . which provides access to Provider Information Notifications (PINS), Quarterly Updates that inform licensees of new legislation and regulations, training's, and Licensing forms and updated information. The licensee was also advised that it is her responsibility to stay current with regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited. A copy of this report was provided to the licensee and was reviewed. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. The LIC 9213 Notice Of Site Visit form is required to be posted for 30 days.