Routine inspection·May 31, 2022

On 5/31/2022 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the Bernasconi Family Child Care. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Leidy Bernasconi who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults (licensee, spouse) and 2 children (6 years old and 12 years). Per LIS, facility annual fees are current. All adults living in the home have been background cleared. Upon arrival LPA's observed 10 children (preschool), 2 assistant and Licensee. Another assistant arrived during the inspection. Per licensee, Days/Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday 7 AM to 5 PM. The incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The Home is set up as follows: This is a two story 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with kitchen/dining, formal dining room, living room, den, family room (child care), laundry and garage. The garage is used for storage only and no child care activities are conducted there. There is no body of water on the premises (pool/spa). The home has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. Ø Main Area: Main care is provided in the family, living and formal dining rooms. Children use the bathroom located next to the formal dining (hallway next to kitchen). Children have access to the kitchen/dining and backyard. · Living room/Dining room: LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. LPA observed: A small table was observed with a total of eight chairs. Several plastic storage bins were observed in which games and toys are stored for the children. A small play kitchen was located by the door with which children can play. There are games and books on the premises of this facility. There are mats on the floor that have educational/learning activities on them. The mats were observed to be in good condition. Children Bathroom (#1): Children use the bathroom next to the Dining Room area The Bathroom was toured and inspected sink/toilet is in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. All poison and medications are made inaccessible to children with child safety latches on the sink cabinet and drawers. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. · Kitchen: All sharp utensils and cutlery, cleaning supplies, medicines; drawers and cabinets with plastic bags, and sharp things or small things children can swallow; are made inaccessible to children with child safety latches on the sink cabinet. The refrigerator dishwasher, stove, microwave, etc., are clean. The kitchen was clean, orderly, and free of hazardous items. No chemicals in the kitchen were observed to be accessible. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. · Backyard: The backyard is completely fenced. Children play in the backyard. There is a concrete area for active play. LPA observed many toys and bikes. The left side has a gate with lock housing the two A/C units and lawn equipment. Ø Off-limit : Off-limit areas of Off limit areas include the home's entire upstairs with safety gate (5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms), laundry (safety knob, leads to garage) and the garage. Ø Others: · AC/Heating Unit was observed. AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home is inaccessible to children via barrels blocking access to the unit. · Bodies of water: Per licensee, there are No bodies of water in the home. · Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children. · Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) : LPA observed there is a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) fully charged Date: 5/10/2022 and located in the kitchen inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall. · Fireplace: No fireplace in this facility. · Hanging window blind cords : The cords are inaccessible to children. · Incidental Medical Services (IMS): 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. · Isolation area (Illness): Per licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, he/she will be separated from other children and stay near the front door. · Medications and cleaning solutions : Detergents/cleaning compounds are under the kitchen sink with a child locked. Medications are in the off-limits area. · Napping: Children will nap in the designated nap areas with adult supervision. LPA observed 14 cots in the closet. There are age appropriate toys and napping equipment on the premises. Children nap on cots, playpen and cribs in the main care area. · Phone service: There is a working landline and cell phone · Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable. · The First Aid kit is located in the key locked closet inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed complete with supplies and a first aid manual . · Transportation : The licensee does provide transportation for children. The licensee has a valid California driver's license with an expiration date of 02/23/2027. Licensee has valid vehicle insurance and vehicle registration. · Weapons or Firearms: Per licensee, there are NO firearms at the facility at this time. Ø Documentation: · Child files : LPA observed 10 children's files contained all required licensing documents. · CPR/First Aid: LPA observed licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with expiration date (11/13/23) 1 hour of nutrition training, (8) hours of Preventive Health and Safety Training. · Facility Roster: LPA observed Child Care, Facility Roster. Per Licensing Information System, facility annual fees were current. · Fire Drill and Disaster Drill: Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 05/06/2022. · Immunization: The licensee and her assistants have the required immunizations. The licensee provided a written statement declining the influenza vaccination. · Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227): LPA shared the information with the licensee. Per Licensee, there is NO infant (0-12 months) enrolled in the facility. · Licensee has posted as required the Facility License , Emergency Disaster plan , and Parents Rights Poster. The facility roster is current. · Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee has completed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com , and will renew 2/26/2023 · Staff Personnel File: LPA observed 2 staff information. The file contained all required licensing documents · Pet: 1 small dog Ø The following information was discussed with the licensee : ü Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files. ü Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both. ü The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were discussed. ü The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. ü Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. ü Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. ü Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B ü The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). ü Criminal Record Statement: Licensee [or facility representative] 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 the 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. ü Safe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [facility representative] 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. ü Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. ü Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. ü Type A citation: LPA (name of analyst) informed licensee [or facility representative] (include name) that this report dated (insert visit date) document(s) (number of Type A citation) 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 (name of analyst) informed the licensee [or facility representative] to provide a copy of this licensing report dated (insert visit date) 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. ü 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. ü --Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. n Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now 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 ü The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. ü A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to Licensee. ü LPA provided consultation during the inspection. No deficiencies are being cited at this time, the facility complies with Title 22 Exit interview conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee Leidy Bernasconi.