Routine inspection·October 27, 2022

On 10/27/2022 at 2:05 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Deborah Lowe conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Adult 1 (A1). Licensee, Keren Alon arrived at 2:15 pm . Days of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 8:15 am \342\200\223 4:00 pm. Present in the home during inspection was licensee, A1, Adult 2 (A2), Adult 3 (A3), and Adult 4 (A4). LPA toured the home inside and outside. Per licensee care and supervision is primarily provided in the detached converted garage. LPA observed children eating snack outside at table and benches. At 2:20 pm LPA Lowe observed 9 children napping on mats in the converted garage. LPA Lowe observed the home with kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom and living room/dinning room. Kitchen was made off limits with the use of a child gate. Three bedrooms were made off limits with the use of locked doors. Fire place was observed with gate barrier. LPA observed 3 dogs and 1 rabbit in the home. LPA reviewed vaccination records for dogs. Per Licensee dog are not permitted in areas children are present. LPA Lowe observed the swimming pool with a black mesh pool fencing. LPA pulled and tugged on each of the post and fencing was observed to be secure. Pool gate does not have a designated entrance. Each panel of the pool gate has a clip style latch. LPA viewed each latch as secure. Per licensee there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises, LPA did not observe any firearms. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Carbon monoxide detector was tested and LPA was able to hear a successful test. LPA observed no stairs in this home. In the dinning room there is a sliding glass door to access the outdoor area and the garage with a one step down. Per Licensee, children play on the side of the home and at times play in the front yard. Outdoor play toys were observed in the front yard. LPA advised, per CCR 102417(g)- (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: LPA Lowe observed the white metal gate surrounding front of property is in need of repair. Gate observed with broken area from ground to bottom of gate and parts of gate with sharp edges accessible to children. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (818) 577-8709. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. Per Licensee, the licensee and staff ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Due to time restraints children and employee files were not reviewed at this visit. LPA will review files at future visit. LPA observed a current Mandated Reporter certificate completed on 8/18/2021. LPA observed a current CPR/ First Aid with an expiration date of December 2023. Per licensee immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles for licensee and A1 are not on file. Licensee stated they will need to contact physician for a copy. Per H&S Code 1597.622(c) - (c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. Per licensee, primary care givers are the licensee and adult 1. Licensee arrived at 2:15 pm stated they just arrived from an appointment, LPA observed 9 children in care napping with Licensee and A1. LPA asked who was with A1 while licensee attended appointment? Per Licensee, they had an appointment and requested A2 to assist A1 with supervising the children while they napped. LPA observed 3 adults present in the home without a criminal record clearance or exemption. LPA advised, per CCR 102370 (d)(1) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are currently being provided as needed by doctor notification. 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 and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. 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 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. LPA Deborah Lowe informed licensee Keren Alon that this report dated 10/27/2022 document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Lowe informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/27/2022 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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, Keren Alon .