Routine inspection·April 5, 2024

On April 5, 2024 at 1:40 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Wallin, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Tila Allen-Wood. Hours of operation are from Monday to Friday from 5:00 am \342\200\223 6:00 pm. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. This one - story home consists of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Areas used by children include living room as day care area, one restroom, one bedroom as napping room, and backyard. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: three bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, den, and garage. There are 5 children and one staff present during time of inspection. Licensee stated that there are currently 14 children enrolled in the facility. The home was inspected 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. LPA noted space with age-appropriate toys. There is a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. During inspection, LPA observed fireplace located in living room with a metal barricade. During inspection, LPA observed fire extinguisher with service tag dated 11/2023. During inspection, LPA observed cleaning supplies located in kitchen in cabinet under the sink with child-proof latch. LPA observed knives located in kitchen drawer with child proof latch inaccessible to children in care. According to the applicant, there are no weapons or firearms at the home; LPA did not observe any firearms or weapons at the time of the inspection. Per licensee, outdoor play conducted in the back yard. LPA observed back yard is fenced and contains no hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed patio furniture covered with tarp and behind black metal gate barrier inaccessible to children in care. LPA advised licensee that total supervision to be maintained at all times during outdoor play. LPA observed there no swimming pool or bodies of water. Per licensee, food service and transportation is provided. Per licensee, overnight care is not provided at this time. LPA discussed with licensee supervision and safety when providing transportation services. During inspection, three children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and observed to be updated and maintained. A review of staff records indicates that licensee and one staff has the following updated certificates: mandated reporter certificates with expiration date of 4/21/24, updated CPR/1 st aid certificate with expiration date of 7/2024 and updated immunization records on file for measles, pertussis, influenza and TB clearance. LPA reviewed the following documentation to be kept in facility: facility license, LIC610A, facility fire drill logs, PUB 394, and LIC9040. Licensee Allen-Wood was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation. LPA reviewed with Licensee Allen-Wood items prohibited in FCCH, no baby bouncers, no infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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. This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Tila Allen-Wood. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.