Routine inspection (3-year)·January 17, 2024

On 01/17/2024, at 2:37 P.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Kendrick and White 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, Johnna White-Phillips and stated the reason for the inspection. 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: living room, dining room, bedroom #1(toddler and infant room), bathroom #1, and backyard (outdoor play area). Licensee states the day care hours of operation is Monday to Friday from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Currently living in the home is the licensee and adult male. 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 six children present in the facility. Licensee also showed a copy of her liability insurance. 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. Per licensee, all cleaning products and detergents are stored in the lower cabinet of the kitchen (off limits), upper cabinets of the laundry room (off limits), and in the hallway near the bathroom where they are secured with a lock and are inaccessible to children. Knives, cutleries, and other sharp items are stored in the middle corner counter next to the oven toaster of the kitchen (off limits). Per Licensee, household medications are stored in the file cabinet and zero medications are currently being provided for the current children in care. Licensee stated that she is a member of the food program, and she is providing meals and snacks. Pg 2 The facility is a two-story house. All room upstairs are off limits, and a metal gate is provided to barricade the entrance upstairs. The fireplace is covered with a glass door. The home has central heating and air conditioning units. Based on records review, fire/earthquake drills were conducted last September 8, 2023, at 4:14 P.M. The facility has a fully charge fire extinguisher with a 2-A:10-B:C classification (reading in green, checked at 4:34 P.M. Safe and age-appropriate toys, children's books, puzzles, chairs, cubbies, highchairs, diaper changing table, and baby crib were observed during the inspection. Licensee provides six cots and nine mats for children to use during napping. Licensee has first aid kit boxes stored in the laundry room and in the hallway cabinet next to the bathroom. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable condition (check at 4:18 P.M.). LPA observed electrical outlets are covered with a safety plugs to prevent access to children in care. Licensee stated that she owns no firearms, and no one smoke in the facility. 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 did not observed razors and/or sharp objects, shampoos, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. LPA also observed step stool, potty seat, paper towel dispenser, and liquid soap dispenser inside bathroom #1 during the inspection. Currently, the licensee has 21 children enrolled including 1 infant in the facility. Based on records review, licensee is monitoring the infant during nap time using the LIC9227 Individual Infant Sleep Plan. License was advised to monitor and check the infant during nap time using the Safe Sleep Log provided. Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, he/she is separated from other children in bedroom #1 of the facility. Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. The outdoor play area has age-appropriate toys Pg 3 and play equipment. LPA observed little bench table, swing set, slides, basketball, and toy cars. Per licensee, she supervised children while playing outside. At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to 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, licensee, and assistant\342\200\231s files. Based on records review, children\342\200\231s files are complete; licensee and assistant have current mandated reporter trainings completed on 02/16/2022 and 01/28/2022; CPR/First Aid trainings were completed on 02/27/2022. Licensee and assistant have proof of immunization against measles and pertussis. Licensee and assistant declined the influenza vaccine. Licensee and assistant have TB skin test on file. Licensee and other adults living and working at the facility have received criminal record clearance. The following was discussed with the licensee: Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to 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 have the facility\342\200\231s phone number at all times; 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. Pg 4 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 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/process The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The facility is in compliance per Title 22 regulations. During today's inspection, LPA Del Mundo did not observed deficiencies that may hinder the health and safety of the children in care. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the licensee. 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, Johnna White-Phillips.