Routine inspection (3-year)·December 21, 2023

On 12/21/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Pugh Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with licensee, Denise Pugh who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults (Licensee and Licensee\342\200\231s husband. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00am \342\200\223 5pm. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided at the moment. Upon arrival, LPA observed 4 children in care children in care. Licensee is within the ratio for a Large facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Physical Plant: This is a single-story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Per licensee, care is provided primarily in the living room, and bedroom #1 , bathroom (located in hallway to the left) and backyard. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medication and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed age appropriate safe toys and napping equipment on the premises. LPA observed cubbies for children\342\200\231s personal belongings near the main entrance. Main Care Area: Main care is provided in the in the living room (playroom) and bedroom #1 Children use the bathroom located on the hallway on the left-hand side. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick children the living room. Children nap in the living room (day care room) area in cots that are properly stored. Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located in the hallway on the left-hand side. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected sink and toilet which is in operable condition. Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen has a physical barrier. Sharp items are located above the refrigerator. Per licensee, she does currently have a food program . Meals offered: Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch and PM Snack. Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is fenced in with vinyl fence. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. Per licensee and LPA\342\200\231s observations, there are no pools or bodies of water in the premises. Off-limits : Per licensee, the off-limit areas of the home include the 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms . LPA observed all bedrooms locked. Laundry room and garage are also off limits and are kept locked during business hours. Fireplace : The fireplace is located in the living room and was observed to be properly barricaded. Care and Supervision: Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care Fire/Health/Safety: T here is a cell phone kept charged and on the Licensee at all times. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide were observed to be in operable conditions. The First Aid kit was observed to be complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green and currently serviced. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. Per licensee, she currently does not offer transportation, Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are stored in master bathroom (off limits). Cleaning compounds are stored in a lower cabinet in the kitchen, secured with a safety latch. There are three firearms in the home, LPA observed firearms to be properly stored. 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 Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. Records: Children\342\200\231s records were observed to be incomplete LIC627 was not signed for one of the children present. Infant\342\200\231s files were also observed to be incomplete, sleep logs were missing from one of the infant\342\200\231s files. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 09/2025. Mandated Reporter Certificate is also maintained current, it expires on 10/15/2025. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 12/15/2023. Per LPA\342\200\231s observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan) and Sleep Logs. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Pugh and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at 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 www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Provider Information Notices (PINs) & Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates on Rules, Regulations, Policies and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe Applicant was informed all forms pertaining to Child Care Licensing can be found at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l Child Care Advocates Program: Provides information and resources about licensed childcare. www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee Pugh 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. Applicant was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 days of incident to the department. Applicant was informed all suspected Child Abuse should be reported to the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The above incident should be reported on the form LIC624B per the regulation. The form should be email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov There are were two Type B deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection (See LIC809-D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Pugh, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.