Routine inspection·March 11, 2022

On 03/11/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Slaughter, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee's Assistant, Marlynne Barron . A second Assistant was also present. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed. Licensee confirmed that the daycare room and bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of child safety gates. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises . There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. Fireplace is inaccessible in an area that is off-limits to children. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed with licensee's assistant the contact phone number is (559) 824-1200. There are currently three infants in care. 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 advised to physically check on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and document any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. There is no Individual Infant Sleeping Plan on file for the infants in care under 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee's assistant 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. LPA also informed licensee's assistant 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. Per licensee's assistant, they ensure that children in care are always supervised and are aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced, however there were safety concerns observed and discussed. Licensee's Assistant stated the back yard has not been used in months due to cold weather. LPA advised back yard must be made safe prior to children using. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 03/03/21. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 09/06/23. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Licensee's Assistant 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. Per licensee's assistant, there are no excluded individuals present at this home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA and licensee's assistant discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Licensee's assistant was provided a copy of appeal rights. 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/process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee's assistant Marlynne Barron. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.