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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

COTTAGE FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1974160696 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) King-Lewis conducted a required 1 year Inspection with licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the home day-care areas. The day care take place in the following area of the home: living room, family room, converted garage/day care room hallway bathroom and side and rear yard. Licensee states the day care hours of operation is less that 24 hours a days / 7 week. Currently living in the home is licensee, licensee's spouse and minor daughter (15). Physical Plant: There is an above ground pool on the premises of the home inaccessible to children behind lock gate on side yard. Licensee stated there are no firearms or other dangerous weapons. LPA observed glass screen fireplace inaccessible to children. Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide are operable at time of inspection. LPA observed the home to be orderly, central air and heating available. There is a landline telephone and a cell phone available for the license day care. No crib or play pen for infants were observed at the day care. Licensee is aware all cribs or play pen shall have a firm mattress. Licensee stated she is not currently caring for any infants. LPA discussed safe sleep regulation and informed licensee to refer to regulation 102425(J) for documentation requirement. LPA reviewed requirement with licensee during this inspection. Licensee shall supervise infants while they are sleeping by physically checking every 15 minutes and documenting the child status in writing. Licensee was informed all infants shall have an individual infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227). Licensee aware no infant shall be swaddle, car seat shall not be used for sleeping, LPA provided Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep 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. 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 Care and Supervision Licensee is aware she must be present in the home 80% of the time and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. Licensee states she provides transportation. LPA informed licensee to make sure the transportation vehicle is proper insured to transport day care children. Licensee is aware the capacity stated on the facility license shall be the maximum number of children being cared for at one time. Facility Records Review LPA did not observe current fire and disaster drill, and current mandated reporter training certificate for licensee or assistance. Licensee is aware that all employees or volunteer at the day-care shall be immunized against pertussis and measles and maybe immunized against influenza. Facility Administration 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. Licensee aware to immediately remove individual and prevent individual for returning to the home or having contact with children in care upon notice from the department to remove an individual and all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the license home. Licensee is aware any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect any place providing personal care and services at any time with or without advance notice. Licensee is aware other personnel shall complete training on preventive health practices including CPR and first aid per regulation 102416 (c). Licensee CPR and first aid card expires 08-22-2022. Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 day of incident on the form LIC624B per the regulation. During this inspection facility was observed not to be in compliance with Title 22. Please see LIC 809D for deficiencies. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee a copy of this report and a notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days

Citations

6 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having staff #1 transfer of a criminal record clearance to the licensee's day care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102416(c)Type B

    PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff 1 did not have a current cardiopulmonary resuscitationCPR and pediatric first aid card or certificate, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102417(g)(9)(A)1Type B

    Based on observation and record review], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above to document fire drills and disaster drills] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102418(a)Type B

    IMMUNIZATIONS

    Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 children records did nto have current immuniztion records, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not renewing mandated reporter training certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.8662(c)Type B

    Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited aboveStaff had not completed the mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the January 13, 2022 inspection of COTTAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was an inspection of COTTAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE on January 13, 2022. 6 citations were issued: 6 Type B.

Were any citations issued to COTTAGE FAMILY CHILD CARE on January 13, 2022?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (0 Type A, 6 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having staff #1 t..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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