Facility-requested visit·March 17, 2021

On 3/17/2021 at 12:25 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega was greeted virtually by above licensee and licensee's daughter (Cleared on LIS), to conduct a case management licensee initiated inspection for the purpose to increase her Family Child Care Home(FCCH) Capacity. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was virtually guided on a tour of the Family Child Care Home. Upon entry LPA observed 5 children in care. Fire clearance for an increase of capacity large FCCH with a maximum capacity of 14 children in care was granted. The operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m -6:00 p.m. This is a single story single family home. The home consist of a living room, dinning room, kitchen, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Primary care of children will continue to be conducted in the day care room. Children use the bathroom located near the exist on the left side. The back yard is used for outside play. The off limits areas are the three bedrooms, the 2 bathrooms, detached garage, living room, kitchen, dining room, and the guest house. The inside and outside of the home was inspected. The LPA observed the home to be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed age appropriate safe toys and play equipment. The cleaning solutions, medications are stored in a locked closet by the restroom. The knives are kept on a top kitchen cabinet inaccessible to children in care. Per the licensee there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility at this time. The LPA did not observe any weapons. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. The licensee was reminded that fire and disaster drills are to be conducted at least once every six months and logged. The home had a fire extinguisher that meets State Fire Marshal standards(reading in green). The facility annual fees are current. The licensee had all the required licensing documents posted in the day care room publicly accessible. LPA observed a current child roster. The outside back yard is used by the children for outside play. The back yard is gated all around. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, loose and sharp parts. There are no bodies of water at the family day care home. The following were discussed: Smoking is not permitted in the licensed facility. Baby walkers, baby jumpers, baby exersaucers, baby bouncers/rockers and any other items that fall into that category are not permitted in the facility. The LPA also discussed earthquake safety and necessity of drills, required forms for children\342\200\231s files, facility files and posting requirements. The licensee was informed that all adults living in or having access to the home are required to have fingerprint clearances with Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index prior to having contact with children. If the aforementioned is not adhered to, a Civil Penalty of up to $500, per non-cleared adult will be assessed immediately. Please advise your analyst of any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than #1 week. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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 The licensee was reminded it is her responsibility to visit the department's website to obtain licensing forms, Quarterly Updates, and Provider PINs. A capacity for a large family child care home(FCCH) has been approved max 14 children in care effective today 3/17/2021. Copy of this report, appeal rights and notice of site visit will be via mailed to licensee.