Routine inspection·January 2, 2025

On January 2, 2025, at 2:25 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Priscilla Ochoa and Kamile Martin conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the above facility. LPA was greeted by licensee, Alana Lewis who guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. All adults present during the inspection have criminal record clearance. Per licensee there are 10 children enrolled and LPAs observed 1 child in care. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. LPA provided a copy of Entrance Checklist\342\200\224Family Childcare Home (LIC126) to licensee. Family members residing in the home are 1 adults who have criminal record clearance. This is a single-story home that consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room, laundry room, front yard, backyard (fenced) and ADU (playroom). Off limit areas include 1 bedroom, kitchen, laundry room and front yard. Areas accessible to children are the bathroom, 1 bedroom, living room, ADU (playroom), and backyard which is fenced. At 2:35 pm, licensee guided LPAs on a tour of the areas that are accessible to the children in care. Upon entrance from the front door, LPAs observed the living room where a child was napping. LPAs did observe a fireplace in the living room, which was barricaded and made inaccessible to children in care. Then LPAs observed bedroom 1 where serval age-appropriate toys were observed, licensee\342\200\231s office materials such as a desk and children\342\200\231s cubbies. Napping equipment in the form of cots were also observed to be stored in the accessible bedroom. Napping equipment was observed to be clean and orderly. Per licensee, bedding is washed at the facility daily. LPAs then inspected the bathroom which is next to bedroom 1 across the living room. Bathroom was inspected and was clean. LPAs observed cleaning solutions to be next to the toilet paper storage. LPAs discussed with licensee that cleaning solutions should be inaccessible to children in care. Page 1 of 4 Licensee right away removed cleaning solutions and put them in the kitchen where they are inaccessible. LPAs then inspected the backyard which is fenced and observed more age-appropriate toys for children in care and a play structure with swings. Then the ADU (playroom) was inspected where several age-appropriate toys were observed along will parent board. All areas were observed to be clean, orderly, comfortable, and well ventilated. There are first aid supplies available. Per licensee, the facility provides all meals to children in care. The bedroom is being used as an isolation area at this time. A cot is available if needed. Licensee's poisons, detergent, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to child are stored where they are inaccessible to children. LPAs observed a functional smoke detector in the playroom. LPAs did not test a Carbon Monoxide detector as licensee could not locate it. A 2A-10BC fire extinguisher was observed and was serviced on 12/28/2024. There is a working telephone on site. Per the licensee, there are no firearms or pets on the premises. Licensee obtained current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification expires on 9/28/2026. LPAs conducted a children file review and deemed not complete. 2 out of 2 files did not have LIC995A Parent Rights. Licensee will receive a technical violation for not properly documents safe sleep 15 minutes checks. Licensee did provide proof of 15 minute safe sleep logs. Chart that was provided to LPAs to inspect, did not have proper documentation. Licensee mention they do not document the position the infant was laid down on and through the 15 minute checks. LPAs provided licensee a safe sleep log to used and document what the regulation requires. LPAs also advised licensee to go over safe sleep regulation. LPAs conducted staff file review and deemed not complete. Licensee could not provide proof of immunization record. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter training and expires on 12/28/2026. All childcare employees must complete mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire and renew training every two years at www.mandatedreporterca.com Page 2 of 4 Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; last drill documented and conducted on 12/27/2024. Licensee has the required documents posted in the FCCH; Facility License (LIC 203), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394) and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610a) to be posted. 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 Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B. The on Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). The licensee was informed that the presence of adults in the home without Criminal Record Clearance or Exemption will be cited and civil penalty assessed for $100 per day. The licensee may find additional information and forms on the DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov including information on the Live Scan application (LIC 9163). Appointments can be made for Live Scan at 1-800-315-4507 The following was discussed with the licensee: Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required to children in care. Page 3 of 4 Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility\342\200\231s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category. --Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. -- Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates send directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The licensee, Alana Lewis confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA provided consultation during inspection. Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and record review, 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 during facility\342\200\231s hours of operation. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to licensee, January 2, 2025. Page 4 of 4