Routine inspection·November 5, 2024

On November 5, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), V. Wheatley conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Sheila Hatcher. Days and hours of operation are currently Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA observed 16 children premises inside the home and one child being picked up. Capacity as specified on the license is not being maintained. Current facility sketch reviewed and confirmed that two bedrooms, the dining room and backyard are used for the day care. The attached garage is used for activities only. LPA observed at least 5 school aged children inside of the garage. LPA did not observe any hazards. The master bedrooms is off-limits and made inaccessible. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises per licensee. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector. The fire extinguisher is 1A0BC. The fire extinguisher required is a 2A10BC. The home has central heat and air for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in the home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number. LPA observed a children's roster. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. Cribs and play yards will be kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants up to 2 years old every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. LPA did not observe any infants. 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. Licensee states she is transporting two school aged children and will receive permission from the parents. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced. LPA observed age appropriate toys. Licensee's daughter removed one buggy that was cracked from the backyard. There are no bodies of water and no firearms. LPA observed two dogs (snallzers) on the premises. LPA recommends the dog remain inaccessible to the children. LPA observed the dogs around the children in the backyard. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training expires 8/2026. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 7/2026. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA observed required posted documents on the parent board. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA discussed with the licensee the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies are cited. Exit interview conducted. Report was read and signed. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. A copy of the report will be provided to all parents and acknowledgement signed by each parent and placed in the child's file.