Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted a Required Annual Inspection on this date. Upon arrival at 12:30pm LPA met with
Eresh Ratnayake, Assistant
, who provided tour of facility. LPA explained the purpose of inspection and provided the inspection Entrance Checklist, LIC 126. Piseiy Kram, Licensee arrived at 12:50pm. LPA inspected rooms/areas on the facility sketch in which child-care services are provided and to which children have access. Per licensee the hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:30pm.
There were 11 children present during inspection. All adults present have been cleared and associated. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted.
The home is a single-story home. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, enclosed patio (Daycare/Classroom), attached garage, front yard, backyard and side yard (fenced).
Areas accessible to children are: Daycare/Class room), bedroom adjacent to the Daycare/Classroom, bathroom (inside the room) and backyard (fenced). Areas off limits to children and parents are: 2 Bedrooms, kitchen, living room, licensee\342\200\231s bathroom and side yard (fenced).
LPA observed two double doors in the family room that lead to the rest of the house. As per licensee the doors are kept closed and locked making it inaccessible to day care children. All off-limit areas need to be made inaccessible to children in care. The licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Food is not provided by Licensee. Licensee was reminded if children bring food from home it must be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated.
Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness.
LPA observed the facility license, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form posted in LOCATION. Licensee was advised to post the required posted documentation in a location visible to parent/guardians of children in care. LPA reviewed completed facility records including; LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. Page 1 \342\200\223 Report Continues
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced on 06/2022, Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone/LAN line. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available. LPA observed that cleaning compounds are in kitchen inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom that children use was observed to be clean and free of hazards.
Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children.
Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the courtyard supervised by staff and away from the other children.
The licensee does not have infants in care. 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-and-resources/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.
Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children. The facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water. LPA observed no pets in the home.
Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights.
Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. ------Page 2 \342\200\223 Report Continues
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/
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.
Based on the LPA's observations and records review no deficiencies will be cited today in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations.
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, 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.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee
, Piseiy Kram