Routine inspection·December 1, 2022

On 12/1/2022 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler, conducted an unannounced 1 year Annual Required Inspection, LPA met with licensee, Chandra McCleary. Licensee operates 24 hour care Sunday - Saturday. Licensee is aware staff must be awake while children are in care. LPA observed 5 children in care, being supervised by the licensee and 1 assistant - Life Mc Cleary (daughter). LPA toured the home inside and outside, day care activities are conducted in the den, kitchen and dining room of the home, children's restroom is located in the laundry room, no chemicals or other hazardous detergents were observed in this area. The restroom cabinet was locked and inaccessible to children in care. The restroom was clean and contained all the necessary toiletries. The kitchen was inspected and no hazardous items or sharp items were observed. The licensee has a firearm, the firearm was properly stored, LPA observed the firearm in a locked gun case. LPA observed a fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in operable condition. Adequate heating ,ventilation and lighting were observed. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service. Cots for napping were observed, in good repair, and storage for children's belongings. Parents sign in and out using their original signatures. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files and observed files to be complete. Licensee' and the assistants files were current with the following; current Mandated Reporter Training, Pediatric CPR/First Aid expired . Immunization records were on file for pertussis and measles, a statement for influenza was observed. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. LPA observed a current roster and fire drill log, last conducted 9/6/22. The outdoors areas (front and backyard) were observed, there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. The detached garage was made inaccessible by means of a lock bar door. No hazardous conditions were observed during todays visit. 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/process . 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. 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 [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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Chandra McCleary