Routine inspection·August 11, 2021

On 8/11/21 Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Harris conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Patricia Collins. 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 six day care children present. The LPA observed the licensee to have chickens and cats. The pets are outdoor. 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 door knob locks and baby latches. The accessible rooms are all of the downstairs area. The outdoor play area in the back yard is fenced. Licensee is aware that children are to be supervised when outside an unfenced play area. The LPA observed safe toys and play equipment both indoors and outside. Licensee has play structures, a tree house and other outside play toys available for children. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The licensee also has a trampoline that is made inaccessible to day care children. 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 inaccessible to children 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 six 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 8/30/21. Licensee also maintains documentation of immunizations against pertussis, measles or influenza for herself and staff. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 7:00 AM \342\200\223 5:00 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 3/11/21. It is required to be updated every two years. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. 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.