Routine inspection (3-year)·December 6, 2023

On 12/06/2023 at 01:45 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPA`s) Shushanik Safaryan and Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced required 3-year inspection at the above facility to ensure the health and safety standards required by regulations governing family childcare homes are being met. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee Courtney Vanis and informed the reason of the visit. LPA observed 4 children and licensee in outdoor play area. Per Licensee total 14 children enrolled. Licensees have morning and afternoon program Monday to Friday from 08:30 till 2:30pm. Licensee guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Facility is two story home. Children don\342\200\231t have access to the second floor, stairs to the second floor barricaded during childcare hours. Children have access to the front room (learning room), den (play area), bathroom, family room (isolation purposes for the sick child), backyard. The home is clean, orderly, comfortable, and well ventilated. There are toys available for children. Per licensee kids bring their own lunch, snacks, and bottles of water. .LPA`s observed 2 dogs outside in the backyard area not accessible to the children. Per licensee no firearms or body of water in the premises. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in a off limits area. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. LPA observed working smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide and working telephone. Currently licensee uses landline and cellphone as a back up . Page 1 of 5 At 2:11 pm LPA`s observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was purchased 08/23/2019. 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 documented was conducted on 10/2023. Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA`s observed tortoise in the cage. There are several age-appropriate toys and a first aid kit on the premises. Per the licensee, there are no firearms on the premises. Licensee has current First Aid and CPR, expires07/27/2025 LPA reviewed children files; files were found to be complete. LPA`s reviewed staff files; files were found to be complete. Children and staff names were documented . Per licensee 2 adults and 2 minor children reside in the home , names recorded on LIC 811(confidentiality report). 2:35 LPA`s reviewed Mandated Reporter Training certificates for both licesees and observed certificates expired . The licensees needs to renew online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com every two years . All childcare employees must complete mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire and renew training every two years. 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. 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. Page 2 of 5 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/ . 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. Licensee has the required documents posted in the FCCH; Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610a), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394).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.govng time ago and was permanently filled and covered by city approved requirements. Page 3 of 5 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. A copy of Safe Sleep Regulations was provided to Licensee and reviewed. LPA provided a copy of LIC9227 and reviewed sleeping log with licensee. 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. 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 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. Page 4 of 5 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Courtney Vanis. Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records reviews, 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. An exit Interview was conducted, a copy of this report along with Notice of Site visit and Appeal Righter was provided to the licensee,Courtney Vanis. Page 5 of 5