Routine inspection·August 15, 2023

On August 15,2023 at 11:55 pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Angelica Wallin and Raul Navarro, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Demetra Carter. Hours of operation are from Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. This one-story home consists of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Areas used by the children include the day-care room, one restroom, kitchen and back yard. Per Licensee Carter, areas off limits to children include: 2 bedrooms, and the garage. There are 0 children present during time of inspection. Licensee Carter states that there are currently 3 children enrolled in the facility. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone and fax service. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPAs observed there no swimming pool or body of water. Per licensee, no fire arm is kept on premises. LPAs observed kitchen the counter tops were clean and free of clutter or standing food. Per licensee, food service is provided. Currently licensee cares for 2 infants. LPAs observed 1 play yards/cribs visible in daycare room and does not block entrances or exits. Infant mattress was observed to be firm with tightly fitted sheets with no loose objects or bumpers hanging, or attached to the cribs/play yards. There are currently no infants with pacifiers. Each infant has their own crib/ play yard and bedding. Bedding is washed weekly. LPA informed licensee of the new Safe sleep regulations, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months, and provided PIN 20-24-CCP. A review of staff records indicate that all employees need updated immunization records and mandated reporter certificate. Per record review, all staff have updated CPR/First Aid certificates. LPAs reviewed 3 children\342\200\231s files and observed that children\342\200\231s immunization records needed to be updated. Licensee Carter was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation. LPAs informed licensee of items prohibited in FCCH, no baby bouncers, no infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, no trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. Per licensee, transportation service and overnight care is not provided at this time. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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-andresources/ 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. This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/. 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 . The deficiencies listed on the following page were observed by the LPA and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Please see attached LIC 809-D. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Demetra Carter. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days