Routine inspection·October 21, 2024

On October 21, 2024, at 12:30p.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Keneisha Dunlap and Dayna Chambers arrived at the above facility for the purpose of an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA Dunlap announced the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility by Licensee - Teresa Arrington. The Licensee guided LPA\342\200\231s on tour of facility. T h ere are 20 children enrolled, 8 children present, and 2 staff at the time of inspection. The hours of operation are Monday- Saturday from 6:00a.m.-6:00p.m. (when overnight care is provided it is usually between 8:00p.m.- 4:00a.m.) All adult s in the home were discussed and background and fingerprinted cleared. License, Facility sketch, disaster plan and PUB 394 posted. Licensee does have a current disaster log drill with 8/25/24. Licensee does have current LIC 9040 (facility roster). This is a one story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, a detached garage, front yard, and fenced backyard. The off-limit areas include 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a part of the backyard. The home as a HVAC system. The kitchen area is accessible to children. All knives were in inaccessible in a cabinet in a storage container. There are no cleaning supplies stored in the kitchen cabinets that are accessible to children. The Licensee stated that they do provide meals for children. The children do have meal time at the kitchen area. There is a washer and dryer in the hallway where there is a cabinet with safety latches making cleaning products inaccessible to children. The bathroom has 3 potty chairs, and a regular toilet that children use. There were no hazardous items stored in the bathroom. The toilet and sink are in good working condition. The backyard has age appropriate toys, slide, tables, library, arts & crafts, bikes, manipulative items, Page 1 of 5 rubber mats, and shade structure. The children sleep in the living room, and the infants sleep in bedroom #1 is where there are 3 playpens. The cots for the preschool children are stored in the living room when not in use. LPA\342\200\231s observed the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector to be operable. LPA\342\200\231s observed a fire extinguisher with an expiration date of 10/11/24. Staff Files Staff #1 All required licensing forms in the file and immunization records Mandated Child Abuse Report - Exp 10/14/26 CPR & First Aid- Exp 6/12/25 Staff #2 All required licensing forms in the file and immunization records Mandated Child Abuse Report - Exp 10/14/26 CPR & First Aid- Exp 6/14/25 Children Files Child #1 All required licensing forms in the file with immunization records. Children Files Child #2 All required licensing forms in the file with immunization records. Child #3 All required licensing forms in the file with immunization records. Page 2 of 5 Child #4 All required licensing forms in the file with immunization records including LIC9227, and current logs for Safe Sleep. The Licensee stated that they communicate with parents in person. The Licensee has a cell phone and landline that they use. The Licensee stated they do not have any children that they administer medication to at this time. The Licensee states that when children are in sick, they are placed in the living room area. The Licensee stated there are no firearms in the home. The Licensee stated that there are no smokers in the home. The Licensee stated that they does not provide transportation. The Licensee stated they do not have any children with allergies. The Licensee stated that they no longer have jacuzzi on premises. LPA observed jacuzzi has been removed. The Licensee stated that does have first aid kit. 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 Page 3 of 5 Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes Licensee Teresa Arrington 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. Safe Sleep LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee - Teresa Arrington 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 Licensee - Teresa Arrington 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. 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-carecenters/ . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee - Teresa Arrington 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. Megan\342\200\231s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the Licensee - Teresa Arrington, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Page 4 of 5 Appeal rights explained and given to Licensee Teresa Arrington No deficiencies were cited during todays inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Teresa Arrington Page 5 of 5