Routine inspection·August 3, 2022

On 8/3/2022 Program Analyst (LPA), Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Elvira Galston, Licensee. Days and hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and occasionally Fridays. Facility provides care and supervision to children ages 19 months to 4 years old. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken; 5 children and 1 adult with licensee were observed providing care and supervision. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that living room and dining room in the first half of the home is used primarly for the daycare. Families access the day care room through the side entrance of the home. The home is enclosed with a wooden gate. Upon entering the facility, you are led to side of the home which leads you to the kitchen area. The kitchen was observed to have working Fire extinguisher mounted by the side entrance. All kitchen cabinets were observed to have a safety latch, making them inaccessible to the children in care. The dining room and living room were observed to have age appropriate toys, children\342\200\231s size table and chairs and a variety of children's books. Licensee confirmed that children nap and eat in the living room and dining room area. The bathroom that children use is located across the kitchen area. The following areas are currently OFF LIMITS: Bedroom 1 and bedroom 2 in the main space of the home. LPA observed a second entrance to the back of the home that licensee confirmed is OFF LIMITS to the children in care. The second entrance gives access to bedroom 3 and bedroom 4, kitchen 2, living room and dining room 2 and bathroom 2. Page 2 Second entrance is maintained locked during the hours of operations. LPA observed a detached garage and laundry room that has been designated as OFF LIMITS, garage door is locked, and licensee confirmed the area is OFF LIMITS. LPA observed a wooden gate that is locked and Licensee confirmed the second half of the yard is OFF LIMITS to the children in care. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible and stored under the kitchen cabinets. Safety gate was observed outside the living room making the hallway/area that leads to bedroom 1 and bedroom 2 inaccessible. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA did not observe any stairs in the home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is 818-288-7563. Facility does not take in any infant. There are currently no infants in care and LPA confirmed that facility does not enrolled children under the age of 12 months. Licensee confirmed she only enrolls 5 children at a time. Licensee is NOT available to care for infants or overnight care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee in the case facility decides to enroll children under the age of 12 months in the program. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Page 3 LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was not available for review. Licensee agrees to complete online training and submit proof of completion by 8/17/2022. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid was completed on 4/26/2021. LPA reviewed the LIC311D with licensee and provided a sample packet of all necessary forms. Review of immunization records was reviewed and licensee agrees to submit proof of Flu vaccine or waiver to LPA by 8/17/2022. 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. 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/inspection-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 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Elvira Galston.