Routine inspection·May 3, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rita Ramos conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility on 05/03/22. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:35AM, identified self and met with Lee Etta Colbert, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA provided Licensee with a copy of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. LPA observed that also present during this inspection, was Menali Porchia Licensee\342\200\231s Assistant. LPA observed 9 children upon arrival. Co-Licensee Hyacinth Colbert, arrived after LPA and LPA Ramos met with them as well. Per Licensees, operation hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30AM to 6:00PM. A 10th child arrived during the inspection. Per Licensees there are 12 children that are currently enrolled. A current children\342\200\231s roster was not available for review during the inspection. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, play room, front yard, backyard (fenced), and a pool. The children use the bathroom in the hallway. At approximately 10:08AM LPA observed that there is a fireplace in the living room and it is not barricaded or latched. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedrooms, the garage, and the pool area. The licensee provides food for children in care. Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. Per Licensee, they currently have one assistant. Licensees were 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 ----Page 1 of 5 During the inspection LPA informed Licensees that Menali Porchia is not associated to the facility. Per Menali Porchia they are new and just started working at the facility last Thursday (April 28, 2022). A civil penalty of $400 is being assessed during today's visit. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a landline and a cellphone. There is ventilation and heating. At approximately 9:44AM LPA observed that the vent on the floor and wall has a broken screen. Safe toys play equipment and materials were observed. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per Licensees, there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was observed to not have a receipt or a Fire Marshal tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested during the inspection to ensure that they are operable. Licensee is currently caring for infants. After LPA conducted a child records review at approximately 10:57AM, LPA noted that 7 of the 10 children present are infants (under the age of 2). LPA discussed license limitations with the Licensees and noted that their license notes that there cannot be more than 4 infants present or in care. The Licensees were over capacity during the inspection. Licensee states that infants sleep in one of the bedrooms (infant room) where they are constantly supervised. At approximately 9:53AM LPA observed Child #2 asleep on a play yard wearing a bib and there was a toy hanging above the play yard. LPA advised the Licensee about the the Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24 CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect and provided a copy. LPA advised that mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards shall also be free of loose articles and objects. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. -----Page 2 of 5 Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child\342\200\231s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Licensee due to Licensee not having an LIC 9227 completed for Child #2. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensees 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 [facility representative] 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. Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did observe a pool in the backyard with a gated door that opens in but the door is no longer self-latching and did not have a lock. Licensee placed a lock during the inspection. Licensees stated that the department granted a waiver for the pool dated 05/28/10. LPA observed that the waiver for the pool was posted. The licensee states that supervision is always provided. The licensee and other personnel have completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensees Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 07/14/23. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, LPA went over forms and documentation missing. The licensees do not have proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. LPA observed that one of the Licensees do not have proof of the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. ----------Page 3 of 5 LPA issued a Confidential Names List (LIC 811) to the licensees which documents staff and children\342\200\231s files reviewed during this inspection. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Licensees did not have a drill log documented during the inspection. Emergency Disaster Plan and Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster were not observed to be posted. LPA did observe items baby walkers and bouncer chairs during the inspection, however, did not see any children using the items. LPA advised that no Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the 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 . 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/inspection-process The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiency pages are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. LPA: add if a type a deficiency is cited ----Page 4 of 5 A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. A copy of the Parent Notification Requirements was also provided to the licensee/Director. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Hyacinth Colbert. ----Page 5 of 5