Routine inspection (3-year)·June 26, 2024

On 06/26/2024, at 12:05 P.M, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Shannan Williams conducted an unannounced Required 3-Year Inspection and met with Licensee, Susie Armstrong . LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was led on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This facility is a one story, four-bedroom, two-bathroom house. The following areas are used for childcare: living room, bathroom, dining room area, kitchen and backyard. Off limits areas include: bedrooms #1, #2 #3 and #4, master bathroom, laundry room, patio, which are made inaccessible through the use of locks and doorknob covers. There is a swimming pool and pond that are in the back section of the back yard which is fenced and gated within regulations. Hours of operation hours are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM. Serving ages 1y/o-13 y/o. There was (1) children present during the inspection. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee poisons shall be placed in a storage area and locked. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. The storage area for poisons is locked. LPA observed toys and materials available for children\342\200\231s use. The home has a fenced back yard made available for outdoor activities. LPA informed licensee to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. There is no fireplace on the premises. There are two bodies of water present at the facility, a swimming pool and pond in the back yard gated and fenced within regulations, bodies of water checklist completed. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition in the home. A review of staff records on 06/26/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files. Children\342\200\231s files reviewed were complete and met regulations. 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. 2.Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expires 06/2026. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 04/2025. Licensee has required immunizations, per file review. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The licensee has not conducted fire and disaster drills. Required documents are posted. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy were discussed. 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 discussed 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. LPA 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. LPA and licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. 3.Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. 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 . There were no deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Susie Armstrong. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.