Routine inspection·February 23, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S. Tung and M. Garcia conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 02/23/2022. LPAs arrived at the facility at 1:47PM and met with Licensee Frances Smith, who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection was the Licensee's Assistant Carlos Pineda. Per Licensee, operation hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30AM - 5:30PM. There are currently 9 children enrolled. A current children's roster was available for review. There were 9 children present upon arrival. This is a two-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, front yard that connects with the backyard (fenced). The children use the bathroom on the first floor. The dining room, living room, bedroom #1 and the second floor are off-limits to children (stairs were observed to be barricaded). LPAs observed that there is a fireplace in the living room and it is made inaccessible. The licensee provides food for children in care. Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. Per Licensee, they currently have one assistant. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed childcare home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. Page 1 All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness with the exception of Bathroom #1. At 2:05PM, LPAs observed Bathroom #1 contained lancets (needle attachments for diabetes shots) that were accessible to children in the bottom right drawer. The Licensee immediately removed the lancets and stored them in an inaccessible area to children. The dining room was not made inaccessible to children. At 2:12PM, LPAs observed alcohol bottles on a shelf in the dining room corner that was accessible to children. Licensee immediately removed alcohol bottles and placed them in bedroom #1 (inaccessible). There is telephone service via a landline. There is ventilation and heating observed in the facility. Safe toys play equipment and materials were observed. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher was serviced on 11/27/19, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Licensee states that she is not currently caring for infants. Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPAs observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPAs did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard. The licensee states that supervision is always provided. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. LPA did not observe any children left in parked vehicles. Car seats shall only be used for transportation. LPA did not observe any children sleeping in car seats. Page 2 The licensee has completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness, he/she/they shall be separated from other children. Children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. The licensee does have proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Licensee's assistant did not have immunization records for review. LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant do have proof of the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. LPA issued a Confidential Names List (LIC 811) to the licensee which documents staff and children’s files reviewed during this inspection. 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 01/05/2022. LPAs did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, and fish ponds. LPAs did observe an fountain in the back yard without water and contains potted plants. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted. LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. Page 3 Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. LPA provided and discussed with the licensee a copy of PIN 20-24-CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect. 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 . This facility does not currently have any children enrolled who require IMS. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at: www.ccld.ca.gov . The following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 (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’s health & safety. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative . Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Page 4 A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee/Director was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. A copy of the Parent Notification Requirements was also provided to the licensee/Director. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Frances Smith, including, but not limited to Appeal Procedures/appeal rights, Site Visit and agency’s consultative role. Page 5