Facility-requested visit·May 21, 2024

On May 21, 2024 at 08:30 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittanee Cleveland conducted unannounced case management inspection to the above facility. This is a small family childcare home, up to 8 children \342\200\223 ages 0 years of age to 12 years of age. The family childcare home operates Monday through Friday 07:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. LPA met with Licensee, Rasheedah Grant, who guided LPA on a tour of the inside and outside of the home. Licensee\342\200\231s assistants were also present in the home. LPA observed 5 children in care at the time of inspection. The purpose of this inspection is due to licensee submitted application for a capacity increase. Licensee qualifies for a capacity increase due to being licensed for over a year. Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. Per Licensee, there are two assistants. Licensee and their partner live in the home. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, front yard, and backyard (fenced). Per applicant, areas off limits to children and parents include: 3 bedrooms, the front yard, and a garage in the backyard. All off limit areas are separated by gates to remain inaccessible to children. The licensee provides food for children in care. Bedroom #2 serves as an isolation area if a child is to be sick while in care. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The areas accessible to the children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a cellphone that stays in the facility with the licensee. There is ventilation and heating in the home. Safe toys play equipment and materials were observed. Applicant states that there are no firearms stored in the home. --- Page 1 Licensee states that she currently has one infant enrolled, who will be turning 2 in August. A crib and changing table are in the facility. LPA discussed sleeping and napping arrangements for children in care. Each child has a name tag on cots and all blankets are washed weekly. There is a playroom near kitchen that is secured by a gate to prevent access to the kitchen. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of any hazards. All electrical outlets are covered. All doorknobs are covered by protectors. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and serviced in April 2024, based on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. LPA informed licensee to continue to have fire extinguisher serviced yearly or purchase a new one. There are no bodies of water premises. The licensee has completed the required Health and Safety Training, Nutrition Training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR, and Mandated Reporter Training Certificates of completion were verified to be on file in the facility. There are first aid supplies available and stored in an area inaccessible to children. 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 LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Home, children's forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA advised the applicant on how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . LPA provided the following documents about SIDS: A Child Care Provider's Guide to Safe Sleep from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Helping You to Reduce the Risk of SIDS, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices. --- Page 2 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. Per licensee, there are no dual licenses at this address. Licensee email address was submitted obtained during this inspection. The licensee was advised that email may be public information. A large family child care license with a capacity of 14 may be granted upon manager review and approval. Once licensed, the licensee is required to adhere to the terms and limitations stated on the license. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. A copy of the report and appeals rights were provided to the Licensee. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Rasheeda Grant, Licensee. --- Page 3