Routine inspection·November 14, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Bardo Baluyot conducted an unannounced Required Annual site inspection. Upon arrival, LPA conducted a COVID risk self-assessment and met with Licensee, Julia Pong who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 3 children present including the Licensee's two children. Individuals residing in the home include the Licensee, licensee's spouse, and their two children. Assistant Pillot-Dahan was also present during the inspection. This is a one story home consisting of 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The following areas are used for day care: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining area, and backyard. Off limit areas includes: Kitchen, master bathroom. Licensee stated that there is an off limits guest room accessible by going up the stairs in the backyard which is gated to make inaccessible to children in care. Licensee had the Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster and other appropriate forms available during the inspection. First Aid/CPR certificate are valid thru 4/17/23 . Licensee stated she conducts regular fire/emergency drills with day-care children; the last being conducted on 9/27/2022 , providing LPA with disaster drill log. Licensee has a working telephone via goggle number that rings on all staff members' phones. Detergents and cleaning supplies were observed to be inaccessible. Fire extinguisher has been purchased in the last year. Receipt shows the date of 8/23/22 . There is an operational smoke detector and carbon monoxide in each room in the home. The home has electrical outlet covers throughout and maintains a First Aid Kit. There are adequate age appropriate toys, books, and games. There are no firearms present on the premises as stated by licensee. There are no pools, spas, or other bodies of water. The following were 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. No smoking, No infant walkers, No baby bouncers, No Johnny jumpers, No exer-saucers and any other item that falls into that category. LPA discussed disaster drills, posting requirements, children records requirements, mandated child abuse and injury/death reporting. 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. No Deficiencies were cited on this visit A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Incidental Medical Services are not provided at this time. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 LPA advised the Licensee to access forms and regulations on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee 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/inspection-process .