Routine inspection·March 13, 2023

On 3/13/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the Wade, Patricia Family Child Care. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Patricia Wade who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults (licensee and licensee’s husband). Per LIS, facility annual fees are current. All adults living in the home have been background cleared. Per licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There were 0 daycare child present during this inspection. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. The Home is set up as follows: This is a two-story home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, kitchen/dining, family room, living room, formal dining room, laundry room, loft, and garage. There is an above-ground pool on the premises. The garage is used for storage only and no childcare activities are conducted there. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The home has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. Main Area: Main care is provided in the living room (at the entrance) and family room. Children use bathroom #1 in the hallway on the right. Living rooms/ Family Room: In the areas, LPA observed a fireplace that was properly screened via a mirror glass barrier which made it inaccessible to children. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. Children Bathroom (#1): Children use the bathroom in the hallway on the right. The Bathroom was toured and inspected sink/toilet is in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. All poison and medications are made inaccessible to children with child safety latches on the sink cabinet and drawers. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. Backyard: The backyard was inspected; The backyard is gated all around. The outdoor play area was observed to be free of hazards, loose and sharp parts. Children play in the backyard. There is a covered barbecue grill. The left and right side yards have a gate. The right-side gate has a shed (padlocked). Licensee has 3 cats and 3 dogs. Off-limit : Off-limit areas include the entire upstairs (Bedroom #2, #3, #4 and #5, bathroom #2 and #3, loft, laundry), Bedroom #1, kitchen, and garage (key lock). There are safety gates between the kitchen, garage, and hallway (off-limits areas). LPA observed a safety gate in front of the stairs. Kitchen: The kitchen was inspected to ensure hazardous and dangerous items were inaccessible to children (Safety latches). In the kitchen, all sharp utensils, poisons, and medications are made inaccessible to children with child safety latches on cabinet doors and drawers. Sharp knives are kept in the upper cabinet with a safety latch. Others: AC/Heating Unit was observed. AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home is inaccessible to children via barrels blocking access to the unit. Bodies of water: LPA observed an above-ground pool in the facility. There is a fence at least five feet high and the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The gates swing away from the pool, self-close, and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children. Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) : LPA observed there is a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) fully charged Date: 3/17/2022 and located in the kitchen inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall. Fireplace: The fireplace was observed in the off-limits living room and is screened. Hanging window blind cords : The cords are inaccessible to children. Incidental Medical Services (IMS): 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. Isolation area (Illness): Per licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, he/she will be separated from other children and stay in Dinning Room. Medications and cleaning solutions : Detergents/cleaning compounds are under the kitchen or garage with a child locked. Medications are in the kitchen with a key lock . Napping: The licensee has school age children. Children do not nap. However, the child can rest in the living room area adult supervision. Phone service: There is a working cell phone Pets : The licensee has Licensee has 3 cats and 3 dogs. They have current vaccinations. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable. The First Aid kit is located in the key locked closet inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed complete with supplies and a first aid manual . Transportation : The licensee does provide transportation for children. The licensee has a valid California driver's license with a valid vehicle insurance and vehicle registration Weapons or Firearms: Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms on the premise. LPA did not observe any in the home. Documentation: · Child files : LPA observed 10 children's files contained all required licensing documents. · CPR/First Aid: LPA observed licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with expiration date (05/13/2023) 1 hour of nutrition training, (8) hours of Preventive Health and Safety Training. · Facility Roster: LPA observed Child Care, Facility Roster · Fire Drill and Disaster Drill: Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every month; the last drill was documented and conducted on 12/2022. · Immunization: The licensee has the required immunization. The licensee provided a written statement declining the influenza vaccination. · Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227): LPA shared the information with the licensee. Per Licensee, there is NO infant (0-12 months) enrolled in the facility. · Licensee has posted as required the Facility License , Emergency Disaster plan , and Parents Rights Poster. The facility roster is current. · Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee has completed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com , and will renew 10/4/2023 · Staff Personnel File: LPA observed 1 staff information. The file contained all required licensing documents The following information was discussed with the licensee : ü The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). ü Criminal Record Statement: Licensee [or facility representative] 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 the 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. ü Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. ü Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. ü Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both. ü The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were discussed. ü The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. ü Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. ü Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. ü Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B ü The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. ü --Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. n Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov ü The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ü LPA provided consultation during the inspection. No deficiencies are being cited at this time, the facility complies with Title 22 Exit interview conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee Patricia Wade.