Routine inspection·October 20, 2023

On 10/20/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA met with licensee who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Upon entry to the facility the LPA observed one child in care staff providing care and supervision. This is a two-story family home which consist of five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, attached garage and back yard. Room #1 and room #2 on the first level of the home will be the primary location in which care is provided referred to as the Child Care Play area. Children will utilize the bathroom located to the left from the main entrance towards the hallway. The off-limit areas include the entire second floor which consist of two restrooms, room #3, #4, and #5(on second floor child safety gate observed) and attached garage (key locked observed). The back yard is fenced all around. According to applicant she will be providing transportation, a valid driver\342\200\231s license and valid auto insurance was observed by LPA. The day care home provides breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner as needed. The facility offers transportation for children. The licensee has valid vehicle insurance and a valid Driver\342\200\231s License. The operating childcare hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 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. The knives are kept in the kitchen in a child lock drawer. All cleaning chemicals are stored underneath the sink and maintained locked with a child safety lock. Medication is inaccessible to children. There are age appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. Per the licensee there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility. The LPA did not observe any weapons. The First Aid kit was observed and complete. The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC), smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. Fire and disaster drills are conducted every six months and logged last emergency drill was conducted by today License 10/12/23 at 10:30 a.m. Licensee's Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expire on 01/08/2025. The facility annual fees are current. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148). The licensee and Assistant provided proof of immunization against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza. Licensee also provided Mandated Reporter certification of completion dated 1/13/2023. The LPA observed a current child roster. Child files were found to be complete. The outside backyard is off limits. The backyard is gated all around. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, loose and sharp parts. There is a pool in the backyard made inaccessible to children by fencing as specified by Title 22 Regulations. The following were discussed: No smoking, infant walkers, Johnny jumpers, exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category are 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 and penalty. 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 analysis of any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than #1 week. The applicant was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The applicant was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report form LIC624B when submitting the report to the department. Safe Sleep new upcoming regulations were discussed with Licensee and referred to the CCL web site for additional information and PINS. 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 Child Care Advocates: To sign up for our Quarterly Updates please email the Child Care Advocates at chilcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov & (916) 654-1541 The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The facility was in compliance per Title 22 regulations, a no deficiencies will be cited today. An exit Interview was conducted, a copy of this Report and a Notice of Site visit was provided to the licensee. Appeal rights were provided and discussed with licensee Knanki Grigoryan.