Routine inspection (3-year)·December 11, 2023

On 12/11/2023 at 1:53pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sarah Garcia conducted an unannounced Required Inspection at the above-mentioned facility. LPA was greeted by licensee, Tigist Alemu. During the initial inspection, LPA observed 11 children in care. Present during today's inspection was licensee's daughter who assists with the day care. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Currently licensee is available to care for children 1 years old to 4 years old. Facility is Large Family Child Care Home with a max capacity of 14. Licensee does not provide transportation to children. LPA toured the home inside and outside. The home is a single family home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining area, kitchen area, outdoor area, and attached garage (day-care area). Licensee confirmed the following areas are designated for day care only: Living room as needed, attached garage (day-care area), bathroom, and outdoor area. LPA inspected the living room and observed the space to be clean and orderly. LPA inspected the attached garage (day-care area) and observed children asleep on play yards and mats. The attached garage (day care area) has a door on the side of the home with a baby gate and is utilized for parent pick up. In the kitchen at the entrance of attached garage (day care) there is a safety gate. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, materials, and books. The bathroom that children use is located outside of the living room and dining area. 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 on the top cabinet out of reach to the children. LPA observed the medications on the top right cabinet and the cleaning supplies on the top left cabinet ensuring inaccessible to the children in care. The following areas are OFF LIMITS to the children in care: Bedroom #1, bedroom #2, bedroom #3, dining area, and kitchen area. Page 1 LPA inspected the outdoor area and observed safe toys and play equipment. Outdoor area is clean and free from debris. The outdoor area is fenced and supervised at all times. Per licensee, there are no pets in the home. 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 carbon monoxide detector in the home. LPA observed licensee test the smoke detector in the home. One working fire extinguisher, 3A40BC was observed. LPA observed first aid kit with thermometer, gauze, and Band-Aids. Licensee provides meals and snacks. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted. When a child is ill licensee will isolate them in the living room area. No swimming pools or bodies of water were observed in the space. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. 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 (310) 465-3220. 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. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s files and observed files to be complete. 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\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First certification and observed certification with an expiration date of 7/2025. Licensee's Mandated Reporter training was not available for review. LPA developed a POC with licensee and provided the Website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee was reminded of their responsibility to report suspected child abuse. Page 2 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/ . 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 Tigist Alemu, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809D) Licensee was provided with a copy of appeal rights. Page 3 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, Tigist Alemu. 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