Routine inspection (3-year)·January 30, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Stephanie Li and Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced required 3 year inspection to the above facility. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry. LPA met with Licensee Catherine Mistone, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Per Licensee, there are currently 17 children enrolled. A current children\342\200\231s roster was available for review. There were 12 children and 2 adults present upon arrival. The licensee states that 2 adults and 0 children currently live in the home. Per Licensee, they currently have 3 part time assistants. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 restroom, living room, family room, kitchen, garage, which is converted into the classroom and backyard (fenced). The children have access to classroom, living room, dining room, and the restroom located in the hallway. There is a pool in the backyard. LPA's inspected with bodies of water checklist and fencing meets Title 22 regulations. Children's outdoor play space has latched gate separating pool yard from the play yard. There is a sliding glass door that leads into the pool yard from the living room with a key lock at the top making it inaccessible. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include entire 3 bedrooms, kitchen, and pool yard. The LPAs toured all areas used by children during this visit. LPA\342\200\231s observed a baby gate in hallway separating bedrooms making it inaccessible. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. At 10:15am, LPA\342\200\231s observed a fire place in the dining room with no barricade making it accessible to children, this poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Page 1 of 4 The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection. Cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per licensee, there are no poisons kept in the home. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and play yards were observed. There is telephone service via cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. There is central heating and air. At 10:30 am, LPA\342\200\231s observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher. Licensee stated that it was purchased this year but have receipt. LPA\342\200\231s advised licensee that per State Fire Marshall standards that fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually and if self purchasing to keep the receipt with the fire extinguisher. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 01/16/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted on the parent board in the classroom. LPA\342\200\231s did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. LPA\342\200\231s advised that high chairs can only be used for meal time. Page 2 of 4 Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. Currently, children are using the side yard for outdoor play time . The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA\342\200\231s observed the outdoor yard to have appropriate toys and other materials for children to use . LPA\342\200\231s did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children in the outdoor yard. There are pets on the premises. There is two small dogs in the home that reside in the bedroom or back pool yard during operating hours. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. At 10:45 am, children and adult records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. The licensee has completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee has Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 2/2024. There are first aid supplies available. Licensee and assistant do have proof of immunization record and the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 Training Certificate on file exp 10/2025. Licensee stated IMS is not being provided. 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/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforescources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resoucrces/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant/licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www/cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Safe sleep brochure provided for review . Page 3 of 4 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. Megan\342\200\231s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the Licensee Catherine Mistone, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes 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 Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiencies page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Catherine Mistone. Page 4 of 4