Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced
r
andom annual inspection to the above facility. At 1:50pm,
LPA met with licensee, Bria Monroe. Also present during this inspection, is Licensee’s Assistant
. The licensee states that they currently has
14
children enrolled. A children’s roster is available and is current. Licensee’s hours of operation are
7:30am-5:30pm Monday to Sunday but can operate within a 23hr window if needed.
This is a one-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, front yard and backyard (fenced).
The children use back bedroom (play room), bedroom (activity room), attached bathroom, middle bedroom, kitchen (to feed infant), living room, and backyard.
Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include:
front yard, hallway bathroom, and main bedroom. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The licensee provides food for children in care.
The licensee states that 1 adult currently lives in the home. Licensee states that they currently have two 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.
At 2pm,
LPA was led on a tour of the facility by the licensee. The children enter from the back of the house. Upon entry in to the home, the child Play Room was reviewed. There are age appropriate toys and equipment present. The area was observed to be clean and in safe condition. The tour continued into the next bedroom connected to it, where there were children resting. LPA observed 6 children resting with the Assistant present. Napping equipment was observed to be cots and play yards. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License are observed to be posted. There is a bathroom present in the bedroom that the children have access to. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children. The tour continued into the hallway to the middle bedroom where there were 4 additional children napping. This room is also used as an activity space for infants. This room will be used as an isolation room for a sick child
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At 2:15pm, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was purchased on 07/28/2022,
as indicated on receipt. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.
LPA discussed with licensee the importance of having the fire extinguisher replaced annually.
There are first aid supplies available.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The licensee states that a cell phone is used and stays at the facility during operating hours.
At 2:25pm,
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.
LPA observed playhouses, bikes, play structure with swings, and slides. There was fake grass as a cushioned material throughout the backyard.
The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.
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 06/2024.
Licensee
and other personnel have complete mandated reporter training that
expires 09/2024.
The licensee does
have proof of immunization against influenza, tuberculosis, pertussis, and measles. Children’s records were reviewed, including but not limited to, a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation.
The following was discussed
:
-There are two small dogs present at the facility. Children do have accessibility to pets.
-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.
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.
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Licensee states that they are currently caring for infants. 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.
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/
.
Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Bria Monroe, at 3:20pm. Copy of report provided.
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