Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patricia Duron. LPA met with licensee and census was taken. There were 6 school age children and 1 preschool age child in the day care area.
Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently there are 4 adults including the licensee living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 7:30 am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to child care children.Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of locked doors and gated areas. This is a two-story home which consist of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room, family room (Fireplace; gated), day care room, laundry room, garage, front yard (not fenced), and back yard (fenced). There is a child\342\200\231s safety gate located at the bottom of the stairs. There were two wall heaters located in the house, which were gated, inaccessible for children in care. The licensee has designated the
off-limit area as such; entire upstairs, two bedrooms downstairs, laundry room, and front yard. The childcare area includes the living room, kitchen, 1 bathroom, 1 bedroom, family room and backyard for outside play area. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. There is a fireplace in the family room and is barricade by a glass cover with child proof safety lock and inaccessible to children in care. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service. Licensee stated the backyard area is used for outdoor activities. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Page 1 of 3
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The licensee has a current roster of children in care.
Children\342\200\231s records for children present during LPA inspection were reviewed and found to be in compliance.
The licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on April 2026. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee
were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years.
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
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The licensee understands she must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunizations, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training.
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
CCLD website
www.ccld.ca.gov
was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. The licensee was informed of the Important Updates available at
www.ccld.ca.gov
and may request to be added to an email list to receive Community Care Licensing Important Notifications from the above website and selecting Receive Important Updates link Page 2 of 3
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A copy of the 2016 \342\200\234A Child Care Providers Guide to Safe Sleep\342\200\235 was provided to the licensee. The following electronic links were also provided:
English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.as
NIH:
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative
Safe to Sleep Campaign:
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials
LPA reviewed with licensee the following safe sleep best practices:
\302\267 Always place infants on their backs for sleeping
\302\267 Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress
\302\267 Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib
\302\267 Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard
\302\267 Pacifiers may be used if they do not have items attached to them
\302\267 Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping
\302\267 The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold.
In the areas that were evaluated, NO deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.
An exit interview was conducted with licensee. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.
The Notice of Site Visit was posted and discussed as required by H&S Code Sec. 1596.817. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door.
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