Routine inspection·September 6, 2022

On 9/06/2022 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by Licensee who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Upon entry to the facility the LPA observed 6 children in care. This is a two-story single-family home. There is a living room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, two restrooms, family room, an attached garage and a pool in the back yard. Main care is provided in the living room, and the family room, referred to as the day care area. The restroom utilized by day are children is to the left from the entrance of the home. The off-limits areas the entire second floor(child safety gate observed), 4 bedrooms and one restroom. attached garage (maintained locked). Children temporarily are not utilizes the back yard for outdoor play. The back yard is fenced all around. The operational child care hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Cleaning supplies, chemicals and vitamins are inaccessible to children in care. The pool in the back yard does not meet Title 22 regulations (gate is not self latching). There are age appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. Per the licensee there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility. The LPA did not observe any weapons. The First Aid kit with a temperature thermometer was observed and complete. The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in operating condition. Fire and disaster drills are conducted every six-month last drill was conducted on 8/2/2022 at 10:30 am. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148) The licensee provided proof of immunization against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter certification and CPR/First Aid are expired a Type B coition issued. The LPA observed a current child roster. Child files were found to be complete. The following were discussed: No smoking, infant walkers, Johnny jumpers, exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility. The LPA also discussed earthquake safety and necessity of drills, required forms for children\342\200\231s files, facility files and posting requirements and penalty. The licensee was informed that all adults living in or having access to the home are required to have fingerprint clearances with Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index prior to having contact with children. If the aforementioned is not adhered to, a Civil Penalty of up to $500, per non-cleared adult will be assessed immediately. Please advise your analysis of any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than one week. The Licensee was reminded to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The applicant was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report form LIC624B when submitting the report to the department. Safe Sleep regulations (under 24 months) were discussed with Licensee and referred to the CCL web site for additional information and PINS. Provided licensee with an infant sleep plan form LIC 9227 and sleep log. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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 Child Care Advocates: To sign up for our Quarterly Updates please email the Child Care Advocates at chilcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov & (916) 654-1541 The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The licensee was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days . If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809 or LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per violation will be assessed. Copies of the reports must also be provided to each parent when a serious deficiency, Type A, is cited ( LIC9224 ) and kept in child file for 12 months. Licensee is advised to register on the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) for " My CCL " to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations . Licensee was cited Type A deficiency, according to California Code of Regulations Title 22 See 809D report for deficiencies. The facility was not found to be in compliance per Title 22 regulations, two B deficiencies were cited today and one A deficiency was also cited today. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this Report and a Notice of Site visit was provided to the licensee. Appeal rights were provided and discussed with licensee.