Routine inspection (3-year)·March 20, 2024

On 03/20/2024, at 9:00 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Cunningham Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA Del Mundo met with Licensee, Eula Cunningham and stated the reason for the inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility. The LPA provided copies of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist Form, LIC 311D Forms/Records to Keep in the Family Child Care Home, and all records/forms that need to be maintain in the facility. Licensee guided the analyst on a tour of the day care areas. The day care take place in the following area of the home: extra room (bedroom 1) in the front of the facility, den, hallway bathroom 1, and outdoor play area. Licensee states the day care hours of operation is twenty-three hours, seven days a week. Currently living in the home is licensee and licensee\342\200\231s adult son. Licensee is currently providing transportation to children in care. Licensee has current California Driver\342\200\231s License, vehicle registration, and car insurance. During this visit, LPA observed zero children present in the facility. Physical Plant: 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. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable conditions (tested at 10:44 A.M.). The facility has a fully charged fire extinguisher with a 1-A:10-B:C classification (reading in green, checked at 9:06 A.M.) but it does not meet the State Fire Marshall standards. Licensee stated that she owns no firearms, and no one smoke in the facility. LPA observed cleaning products and detergents are stored under the kitchen sink (off-limits) and secured with child safety lock. LPA observed one knife in the upper kitchen cabinet. Per licensee, household medications are stored in a little purse in the licensee\342\200\231s room. Licensee also told LPA that zero medications are currently being provided for the current children in care. Licensee stated that she is not a member of a food program but is providing meals and snacks to children. Pg 2 The facility is a one-story house. There is a fireplace in the den facility and is covered with a glass door. The home has central heating and air conditioning units. Based on records review, licensee is not conducting fire/earthquake drills. Licensee was advised to conduct fire/earthquake drills once every six months. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, puzzles, tables, chairs, and a television in bedroom 1 of the facility. Per licensee, children sleep in the den of the facility. LPA observed eight sleeping cots. Per licensee, first aid kit box is stored inside the closet of the licensee\342\200\231s room. LPA observed electrical outlets are covered with a safety plastic plug to prevent access by children in care. Licensee is advised that baby bouncers, saucer chairs, or any recalled and or banned toys or sleep/ play equipment are prohibited on the premises. Licensee is advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Bathroom: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. During the inspection, LPA observed a step stool and liquid soap inside the bathroom. LPA did not observed razors and/or sharp objects, shampoo, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. Currently, the licensee has ten children enrolled in the facility. Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness while at the day care, he/she is separated from other children in the den of the facility. Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. Currently, the outdoor play area is off limit to children. The outdoor play area has a covered porch. LPA observed the covered porch has broken posts that need to be repaired. Licensee stated that she is planning to have the porch and the wooden fence at the backyard fix by next month. At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to Pg 3 the parent/guardian and Licensing on the day of the incident and/or 24 hours of incident by telephone, fax and/or in writing to the Department. Licensee is familiar with the Unusual Incident Report form, LIC624B. The report on unusual incident/injuries can also be mailed to unusualIncidentreport@dss.ca.gov Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA reviewed five children\342\200\231s files and licensee files. Based on records review, one of the children\342\200\231s files is incomplete Licensee has current mandated reporter training dated 0 4/27/2023; CPR/First Aid training was completed on 09/11/2023 at the National CPR Foundation. Licensee and assistant were advised to take the in-person CPR/First Aid training either through the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or any Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved/accredited training centers. Licensee has proof of immunization against measles and pertussis. Licensee has TB skin test on file. Licensee and one adult living at the facility have received criminal record clearance. The following was discussed with the licensee: The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is always required for children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensing must always have the facility\342\200\231s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. 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. 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 Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months and are also in Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov The Licensee is informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The facility is not in compliance per Title 22 regulations. During today's inspection, LPA Del Mundo observed deficiencies that may hinder the health and safety of the children in care. Type B deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the licensee. During the exit interview the licensee Eula Cunningham confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Notice of Site Visit: A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213 was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. A copy of this Report was reviewed, and Appeal Rights were also provided to Licensee, Eula Cunningham.