Routine inspection·May 23, 2022

On 05/23/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath, conduct conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the Gatlin Family Child Care. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Aida Gatlin who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Currently, there are 2 adults (licensee, her spouse) and living in the house. Per licensee the hours of operation are 5:30 am to 7:00 pm Monday thru Friday. The Home is set up as follows: This is a single story 4 bedrooms, 2-bathroom home with kitchen, living room, dining area, family room, playroom and garage. The playroom is located at the rear of the home and is an enclosed patio room. There is no pool, spa or other bodies of water on the premises. \303\230 Main Area: Main care is provided in the playroom. Children use the bathroom located down the hallway to the right. Children have access to the family room, living room and backyard. o Playroom (Rear of the home): Pre licensee, the children are able to in the room. LPA observed a small table and several chairs. LPA observed many age-appropriate toys, books, and other materials. Hanging window blinds cords are inaccessible to children . Per licensee, the children will nap in the Living/Dining room area. LPA observed 5 napping equipment (cots). Per licensee, the children will nap in the Living/Dining room area. o Living room and Family Room: LPA observed the living room and family room. There are 2 couches and TV in the area. Also children are resting in the Living room area. o Bathroom #1: Bathrooms were toured, and inspected sink/toilet are in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. All poison and medications are made inaccessible to children with child safety latches on the sink cabinet. o Backyard: The backyard was inspected; The backyard is fully fenced. There is nobody of water on the premises. This is a dessert and concrete area for active play. There is a Step 2 play set (swing, slide) that is anchored, large swing/slide set (anchored) Little Tikes toys. However, LPA observed an infant swing without anchored. Large trampoline is in the backyard. Pre licensee, she allows one child at time. There are two sheds open and broken materials. one small dog on the right side of the yard (gated). The licensee signed the Declaration to make the backyard temporary off-limit until the licensee and her assistant clean up the backyard. \303\230 Off limit areas Off limit areas include the home's bedrooms (child safety knobs), 1 bathroom and the garage. \303\230 Other o AC/Heating Unit was observed. AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home is accessible to children. The licensee will need to get a cover to prevent the blades o Bodies of water: Per licensee, there are No bodies of water in the home. o Cleaning compounds are stored away in the garage/laundry area inaccessible to children. o Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children. o Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) : LPA observed there is a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) fully charged Date: 6/2019 and located in the kitchen inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall. o Fireplace: The fireplace was observed in the off-limits living room and is screened. o Hanging window blind cords : The cords are inaccessible to children. o 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 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. o Isolation area (Illness): Per licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, he/she will be separated from other children and stay in Living Room. o Medications are stored in the master bedroom inaccessible to children. o Napping: Children will nap in the designated nap areas with adult supervision. LPA observed 5 Cots in the closet. o Phone service: There is a working landline or cell phone o Play equipment and toys: Play equipment and toys are available. There are age-appropriate safe toys observed. o Pet: Licensee has 2 small dogs kept in the gated area. o Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable. o The First Aid kit is located in the key locked closet inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed complete with supplies and without a first aid manual . o Transportation : The licensee will be transport daycare children. The ID, insurance is current. o Weapons or Firearms: Per the licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA did not observe any weapons or firearms. \303\230 Documentation: The licensee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 09/22/2020 and Prevented Health and Safety Training completed. The licensee unable to find the required immunization against pertussis (TDAP) and measles (MMR). The licensee completed the required Mandated Reporter training on 2020 . All adults in the home have fingerprint clearance and TB exams. The required posted documents were posted and located in the childcare room: Notification of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148). \303\230 The following was discussed with the licensee: \303\274 Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files. \303\274 Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both. \303\274 The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were discussed. \303\274 The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. \303\274 Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. \303\274 Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility\342\200\231s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. \303\274 Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B \303\274 The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). \303\274 Criminal Record Statement: Licensee [or facility representative] 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 the 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. \303\274 Safe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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. \303\274 Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. \303\274 Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. \303\274 Type A citation: LPA (name of analyst) informed licensee [or facility representative] (include name) that this report dated (insert visit date) document(s) (number of Type A citation) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA (name of analyst) informed the licensee [or facility representative] to provide a copy of this licensing report dated (insert visit date) that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. \303\274 The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. \303\274 --Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. n Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov \303\274 The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. \303\274 A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to Licensee. \303\274 LPA provided consultation during the inspection. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee Aida Gatlin .