Routine inspection·May 2, 2024

At 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA)s Stephanie Li and Mary Silva conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry. LPA met with Licensee, Aida Dejong who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Visit was translated in Spanish. Per Licensee, there are currently 14 children enrolled. A current children\342\200\231s roster was available for review. There was 4 adult and 5 children (out of 5, 1 is an infant) present upon arrival. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home . Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 5:00am-5:00pm. Per licensee, she has 5 dogs and 4 cats. Dogs stay in off limits bedroom during child care hours. Cats were observed to roam in the garage and front yard. This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, living room (day care room), kitchen/dining room, (enclosed patio) play room, front yard, driveway, back yard (fenced) and pool. Currently residing in the home is 3 adult and 1 minor child. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include 3 bedrooms, 1 restroom, kitchen, garage, and back yard. LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. 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. Cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per licensee, there are no poisons kept in the home. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. There is telephone service via cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. Inside the home is observed to be clean and orderly with central air and heat. There are toys available for children. Napping crib and cots were observed. LPA\342\200\231s observed children napping in the closed patio. The French doors leading into the patio were closed and children could not be heard. LPA\342\200\231s advised that children need to be napping in the inside of the home and suggested having children nap in the play area. A technical violation is being issued per Infant safe sleep regulations 102425(j)(5)(a). Page 1 of 4 Licensing staff observed a swimming pool in the back yard and licensee states the children only use the pool during the summer with staff supervision. LPA(s) advised licensee to document swimming pool protocol that are being used during the summer. Pool fence and gate meet Title 22 regs and gate is self latching. At 1:20pm, LPA observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher with service tag indicating last service on 4/18/2023. LPA advised licensee that per State Fire Marshall standards that fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually and if self purchasing to keep the receipt with the fire extinguisher. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. 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 was conducted in 1/19/24. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted on the parent board in the classroom. Currently, children are using the front yard and for outdoor play time . The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA\342\200\231s observed the outdoor yard to have appropriate toys and other materials for children to use . LPA\342\200\231s observed several feces droppings from cats and birds scattered across the front play yard ground and driveway, directly were the children play. This poses a health and safety danger to children in the outdoor yard. Citation is being issued, see page 809-D page. LPA\342\200\231s also observed 2 cats from the garage having access into the front play yard via opened garage door and back side gate. Declaration received during visit from licensee stating she will eliminate cats access into the front yard to prevent them from dropping feces. Per licensee, she is having cleaning service come remove feces droppings from the front yard and will take photos and email them to LPA by 5/3/24. At 2:30 pm, children and adult records were reviewed, including emergency information. All children enrolled between the ages 0-24months do not have a current 15 minute sleep check log. LPA\342\200\231s advised licensee and staff that children between the ages 0-2yrs need to have a physical sleep check log. Per assistant, Janet, she is completing the safe sleep check every 15 minutes but wasn\342\200\231t logging it. LPA\342\200\231s provided sample sleep charts for licensee to begin immediate use. The licensee has completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee Pediatric First Aid and CPR expired on 2/19/26 . There are first aid supplies available. Licensee has completed the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 Training Certificate expiration date 1/09/26. Page 2 of 4 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/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforescources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resoucrces/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant/licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www/cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Safe sleep brochure provided for review. 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. Megan\342\200\231s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the Licensee Aida Dejong, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes 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 Page 3 of 4 Based on Licensing staff observations, 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 and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, report, and appeal rights were reviewed with Licensee Aida Dejong. Page 4 of 4