Routine inspection·July 18, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. At 9am, LPA met with licensee, Paula Littlejohn. Also present during this inspection, is Licensee\342\200\231s assistant . The licensee states that she currently has 8 children enrolled. A current children\342\200\231s roster is available and is current. Licensee\342\200\231s hours of operation are 5:30am-6am, 7 days a week. This is a two story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, dining nook, laundry area, daycare room (back room), detached garage, front yard and back yard (fenced). Children have access to the living room, kitchen, dining room, dining nook, laundry room, back room (day care area), back bathroom, and back yard. Off-limits to children in care are the 2 downstairs bedrooms, 2 additional bathrooms, and upstairs. The licensee states that 2 adults and 0 children currently live in the home. Persons living in the home are identified on the attached LIC811. Licensee states that she currently has one assistant. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Families provided food for their children. PHYSICAL PLANT At 9:10am, LPA was lead on a tour of the facility by the licensee. Upon entry to the home, LPA reviewed the front living room. There was a fireplace observed in the living room. Per licensee, the fireplace has been turned off and sealed from gasline. All items in the fireplace are decor pieces. The tour continued through the dining room to the kitchen. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children. Sharp knives were observed to be placed up high out of reach of children. There is a dining nook in the kitchen for children to eat in. THe next area reviewed was the laundry room. The room was observed to be free of any hazards for children. There are first aid supplies available. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 3 At 9:20am, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 07/29/2022, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. There was a door from the laundry room that lead to the back room which is used as the main child care area. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License are observed to be posted. There were many age appropriate toys and equipment present for children in care. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Where children are less than five years old are in care, stairs are fenced or barricaded. There is a child safety gate which keeps stairs inaccessible to children. The bathroom accessible to children was attached to the back room and was reviewed for safety. 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. Per licensee, the back room will be used as an area for an ill child until an authorized representative comes to pick up child. The licensee states that a cell phone is used and stays at the facility during operating hours. LPA observed napping equipment in the form of cots. Equipment is stored in the back room. At 9:30am, LPA observed the back yard area. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. At this time, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. There was open space for children to run around and shade for them to rest under. There were small basketball hoops, bikes, and grass areas for them. The detached garage is inaccessible to children in care. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. FACILITY RECORDS : The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 01/2024. Licensee have complete mandated reporter training that expires 07/26/2024 The licensee does have proof of immunization against influenza, tuberculosis, pertussis, and measles. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including but not limited to, a copy of the emergency information card that contains all information speci\357\254\201ed by regulation. The following was discussed : -Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must be finger print cleared prior to being in the presence of the children in care. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. - There are no pets on the premises. -Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that falls into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. -Smoking is prohibited in a license family child care home. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 3 Infant Care: Licensee states that they are currently caring for infants. LPA advised the licensee to sleep infants where they can be directly supervised at all times and advised the licensee against sleeping infants in a separate room. Licensee states that infants sleep in the . LPA provided the licensee with a copy of the Child Care Provider\342\200\231s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics and Helping you to reduce the risk of SIDS. LPA consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Updated Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster with Complaint Hotline information, Never Shake a Baby, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and Safe Sleeping practices. PIN 20-24-CCP was provided and explained during the inspection. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : The licensee states that she will provide IMS. Per licensee, there are no children enrolled that require IMS at this time. 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 . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com/ At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative . Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Paula Littlejohn, at 10:45am. Copy of report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 3 of 3