Routine inspection (3-year)·February 29, 2024

On 02/29/2024 at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sarah Garcia conducted an unannounced Required Inspection at the above-mentioned facility. LPA was greeted by Staff #1. During the initial inspection, LPA observed 4 children in care. Staff #1 contacted licensee and licensee stated they will come back to the facility at 10:30am. LPA left the facility at 9:25am. At 11:20am, LPA returned to the facility and was greeted by licensee, Keenan Davis. LPA observed 4 children in care with staff #1 and staff #2. Present during today's inspection was a resident of the home. All adults are fingerprint cleared. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. Currently licensee is available to care for children 0 to 12 years old. Facility is Large Family Child Care Home with a max capacity of 14. Staff #1 provides transportation to children. LPA received a copy of staff #1 driver's license. LPA toured the home inside and outside. The home is a duplex with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen area, outdoor area, and garage. Licensee confirmed the following areas are designated for day care only: Living room, bedroom #1, and bathroom. LPA inspected the living room and observed the space to be clean and orderly. LPA observed play yards and cots to utilize for sleeping children. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, materials, children's tables and books. LPA observed an open face heater in the living room. This is a two- sided heater. One side of the heater is in the living room and the other is in the hallway. The hallway is separated from the living room with a door. LPA took photographs. Per licensee, the heater does not function. LPA discussed a plan of correction with licensee. Licensee will install a safety gate on both sides of the heater. Licensee will send LPA a picture via email or phone by 5pm on 03/13/2024. LPA inspected bedroom #1 and observed the space to be clean and orderly. LPA inspected the bathroom and did not observe any medications, toxins or cleaning compounds accessible to the children in care. LPA inspected the kitchen and observed the knives and sharp objects to be out of reach to the children. LPA observed all poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which can pose a risk to children in care made inaccessible. Page 1 The following areas are OFF LIMITS to the children in care: 1 Bedroom (master bedroom), kitchen area, outdoor area, and garage. LPA observed a safety door knob cover on the master bedroom. Per licensee, the outdoor area and garage are off-limits to the children in care due to the rain. LPA inspected the outdoor area and observed a wooden playground. LPA observed a wooden fence surrounding the outdoor play area and garage. LPA observed the garage with age-appropriate materials, toys, children's books and tables. LPA took photographs. Licensee will notify the department once the garage is made on-limits. LPA observed the second unit of the premise (957 1/2) to be vacant. Per licensee, there are no pets in the home. No swimming pools or bodies of water were observed in the space. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All electrical outlets were observed to be covered. LPA reminded licensee to ensure all areas that have been designated as OFF LIMITS need to have doors closed, locked, and made inaccessible when children are present. LPA observed licensee test the dual carbon monoxide and smoke detector in the home. One working fire extinguisher 2A10BC was observed. LPA observed first aid kit with thermometer and Band-Aids. Licensee provides meals and snacks. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted. Licensee currently does not administer medication. Adequate ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number (424) 772-1381. 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. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today\342\200\231s inspection. Page 2 LPA reviewed 4 children\342\200\231s files and observed files to be complete. LPA observed the disaster drill log. LPA discussed all necessary forms needed in each children\342\200\231s file and provided licensee with the LIC 311D- Records to be maintain in the facility and provided licensee with a current copy to use as a reference when auditing files. LPA reviewed licensee's Pediatric CPR and First aid certification and observed certification with an expiration date of 12/2025. LPA reviewed licensee's Mandated Reporter Training certificate and observed certification with an expiration date of 08/2025. 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 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 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/ . Page 3 Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Keenan Davis, 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. Exit interview conducted and report along with appeal rights was reviewed with the licensee, Keenan Davis. 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 . Page 4