Routine inspection·July 21, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Estrada conducted an unannounced required 1-year inspection at the above facility. LPA met with the Licensee Sylvia Abercrombie and informed her of the purpose for the visit. LPA provided the inspection Entrance Checklist (LIC 126). Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 5 children (3 infants) and 1 additional staff (S1) present during the inspection. All adults present during the inspection have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. Licensee provides care to children ages 3 months to 12 years old and operation days/ hours are Monday through Friday 6:30AM to 6:00PM. Licensee left the facility at approximately 3:00 PM. All children left at approximately 2:50 PM. LPA will review the report with S1. This is a one story 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. On limits areas to children in care are 1 bathroom, den (located at the rear of the home), and backyard. Off limits areas include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room, and front yard. Per Licensee children and parents enter through the side of the home to enter the den area where care is provided. Children use the restroom located near the den. Per Licensee, children are supervised to and from the restroom. LPA observed the restroom to be safe and sanitary. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. All documents were observed to be posted in the den area. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610A- Emergency Disaster Plan and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills. The last drill was conducted on 7/11/23. All documents were observed during the inspection. There is an operable carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in the home. A fully charged Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) was observed and last serviced on 4/28/23. LPA advised Licensee that fire extinguishers should be serviced or newly purchased yearly. The home maintains telephone service (landline/mobile). Per Licensee, cleaning compounds and sharp objects such as knives are located in the off limits kitchen area inaccessible to children in care. Per Licensee, no children require medication. Per Licensee there are no poisons stored in the home. LPA advised Licensee that all poisons must be locked away, not only inaccessible. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the den area, away from the other children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Children bring their own food from home. LPA advised Licensee the children's food should be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age-appropriate materials available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements were observed. LPA also observed 2 play yards in the den area available for children. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced and contain toys and other age- appropriate materials available for children. Per Licensee, children are supervised while playing outside. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. During the inspection, children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). LPA did not observe infant sleep logs for child #2 (C2), child #4 (C4), and child #5 (C5). LPA reviewed safe sleep regulations with Licensee. Personnel records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, and LIC 9108- Statement of Child and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid was completed on 4/8/23 and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate was completed on 5/12/22. LPA did not observe mandated reporter or CPR/first aid for S1. LPA also did not observe immunization records for measles, pertussis, and tuberculosis for the Licensee and S1. LPA advised Licensee that immunizations should be available for review during inspections. Infant Care: Currently Licensee has 3 infants enrolled. LPA reviewed Safe sleep regulations with Licensee, including LIC 9227 (Infant Sleep Plan) for infants under 12 months and 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months. LPA 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 provided a copy of PIN 20-24-CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect. Overnight Care: Per Licensee, overnight care is not provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 Center and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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. LPA advised Licensee that all adults age 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. 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 . Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations, interviews and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency 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. Deficiencies include 3 type B violations. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with S1. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Appeal rights were discussed and provided to the S1.