Routine inspection·May 4, 2023

Licensing Prrogram Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted an Unannounced Annual Inspection on this date. LPA arrive to the facility at 1:20pm and met with Lorna Lavelle, Licensee, LPA explained the purpose of inspection and provided the inspection Entrance Checklist, LIC 126. Upon arrival LPA observed a flooring contractor working in the home. In the bedroom used by children in care, LPA observed a drill, paint and materials accessible to children in care (photo taken), LPA also observed outlet wall plates and switch covers were missing (photo taken) this poses and immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. The children present were removed to outdoor and the contractor removed the hazardous items. Per licensee, the children are using the bathroom in the hallway. LPA inspected rooms/areas on the facility sketch in which child-care services are provided and to which children have access, as well as off limit areas. Per licensee the hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm. Licensee also provided overnight care Monday - Sunday 6pm-6:00am. Care provided during the day and overnight combined shall not exceed 24 hours from the time the child entered into care. LPA discussed Overnight Care requirements with licensee. There were nine (9) children present. Also present were Shannell Kelly (Co-Licensee), and Latasha Myles, Assistant. All adults present have been cleared and associated. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. This is a single story home which consists of four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, living/dining (used as main day area), kitchen with laundry area, detached garage, front and back yard. Per licensee, the areas used by children include: living/dining (used as main day area), bathroom (in hallway), kitchen, front yard Off limit areas are: Three (3) Bedrooms, detached garage, back yard. Temporarily off limits is the bathroom located in bedroom used by children in care. The bathroom was closed and locked during inspection and will remain closed until the flooring is completed. Page 1 – Report Continues Areas that are used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, ventilation and heating. Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. The licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. LPA advised licensee to post the facility license, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form in area visible to parent/guardians of children in care. Licensee was advised to place the facility license number on all forms of advertising to the public including banner in front of home, flyers, business cards, online advertisement. LPA observed completed LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged with purchase receipt dated 2/16/2020, Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service. There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children. LPA observed that cleaning compounds are in laundry area in locked overhead cabinet inaccessible to children. LPA observed pesticides and other chemicals stored in locked detached garage in back yard. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in living room, away from the other children. Per licensee, there are no infants (children under 24 months of age) enrolled or attending the daycare. LPA discussed the 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. Children use the front yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has age appropriate toys and other materials for children to play with artificial grass. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. Facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water. -------------------Page 2 – Report Continues Staff and Children’s records were unavailable to be reviewed on this date. 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 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. 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 . Based on the LPA's observations and records review the following deficiencies will be cited today in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations. 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’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. A copy of the Parent Notification Requirements was also provided to the licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Lorna Lavelle. Appeal Rights were discussed and a copy provided.