Routine inspection·July 18, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alicia Mooberry and Portia Bowden conducted a Required Annual Inspection in Spanish and English on this date. Upon arrival at 12:30pm LPAs met with Marina Silva who provided tour of facility. Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were seven children, and three additional staff present during the inspection. All adults present during the inspection that require fingerprint clearance have done so. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. Licensee provides care to children ages 6 months to 12 years old and operation days/ hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. This is a one story 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home which consist of a living room, kitchen, office, detached garage, additional dwelling unit (ADU) located in backyard, fenced front yard and fenced backyard. Areas accessible to children include all bedrooms, living room, and one bathroom located in hallway. LPA observed all bedrooms in the main home to be converted into play/sleep areas for children in care. Off limits areas include the office, kitchen, backyard where the ADU and storage unit is located, one bathroom (in bedroom). 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: LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. All documents were observed to be posted in at the entrance of the home. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610A- Emergency Disaster Plan and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills. The last drill was conducted on 7/18/24. All documents were observed during the inspection. Page 1 \342\200\223 Report Continues 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. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced and has not been serviced in the last 12 months. The home is observed to be clean and orderly, maintains telephone service via cell phone. There are age appropriate toys and other materials in good repair. Cleaning compounds are in kitchen inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom that children use is in the hallway and 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 office supervised and away from the other children. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and 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. LPAs observed 3 walkers observed in the backyard of the home, Per licensee, the walker has been used for children in care in the past posing a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. Children use the front yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. Age appropriate and safe toys were observed. There is two-level wooded play structure and swing set, which is anchored to the ground with cushioned material under structure. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. The facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water, No pets are in the home at this time. Children\342\200\231s and Staff records were reviewed and found complete. LPA observed 3 individuals who according to the licensee are volunteers in the daycare. LPA Mooberry reminded licensee that volunteers cannot be alone with children and can be present for maximum 16 hours a week. -------------------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 the Two (2) Type "B" 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders (RSO) living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO search in Megan\342\200\231s Law Website. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. Appeal Right were discussed