Routine inspection·September 14, 2023

At 1:20 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lilli Babcock and Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced required 1-year inspection to the above facility. A COVID risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Licensee, Diana DeArco, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Per Licensee, there are 14 children currently enrolled. There were 4 children present upon arrival. The licensee was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. The licensee states that 6 adults and 5 children currently live in the home. Per Licensee, there is one assistant in the facility. All adults living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. This is a one-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, detached garage, front yard, backyard with a pool, and a side yard which are both fenced. Per licensee, areas off-limits to children and parents include 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, garage, front yard, and backyard with swimming pool. The children have access to kitchen, dining room, living room, one bathroom, and sideyard which is fenced. Licensee guided analysts on a tour of the facility at 1:45 pm. During this visit, all areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were toured and inspected and the following was observed. Page 1 of 5 Facility License, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted in the entry way of the home. A current children\342\200\231s roster was available for review. There is telephone service via a cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. Hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 6:00 am \342\200\223 6:30 pm, and Saturday, 6:00 am \342\200\223 5:30 pm. There is central air and central heating in the home. LPAs observed a fireplace in the living room that is screened and locked with a childproof lock, making it inaccessible to children. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in the off-limits garage. LPA advised that any poisons should be locked under key or combination lock. Licensee states that there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 6/15/23, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were operable on this day. 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 8/21/23. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are first aid supplies available. There are age-appropriate toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements in form of a crib and cots were observed. Licensee states that she is currently caring for two infants. LPAs observed sleep logs for the infants. Page 2 of 5 Currently, children are using the side yard for outdoor play time. The side yard was observed to be fenced. LPAs observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPAs did observe a swimming pool in the backyard that is inaccessible to children in care by a locked gate. The swimming pool meets the bodies of water requirements as there is a cover on the swimming pool that is screwed into the cement. LPAs observed licensee standing on the cover in the middle of the swimming pool. The cover supports the weight of the adult licensee. LPA\342\200\231s also observed an alarm on the sliding glass door, that was operable on this day. At 2:30 pm children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. At 3:00 pm Licensee records were reviewed. The licensee has proof of immunizations and Mandated Reporter Training expires on 1/12/25. LPAs observed the licensee's First Aid/CPR from the Red Cross expires on 2/15/24. LPAs issued an LIC 857, Children\342\200\231s Record Review, and LIC 859, Staff Record Review to the licensee which documents staff and children\342\200\231s files reviewed during this inspection. Per Licensee, there are no animals on the premises during daycare hours. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. LPA 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. Page 3 of 5 To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . 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-andresources/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. Page 4 of 5 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, Diana DeArco, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Diana DeArco. Page 5 of 5