Routine inspection·January 21, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mary Silva and Kamile Martin conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above facility on 01/21/25 at 8:45 am. Licensing staff met with Licensee Mary Tarpley-Pelham, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were seven children present upon arrival including one infant. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This is a single-story home, that consist of three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms, office, kitchen, living room, dining room, attached garage, front yard, and back yard. Currently residing in the home are three adults and no minor children. There was a total of 5 adults present during this inspection, licensee, three assistants and adult son(criminal record clearance on file for all adults). Co-licensee was not present during the inspection. Areas accessible to children and parents were inspected as follows: Living room(day care area), Dining area, Kitchen, one bathroom, one bedroom located in hallway, and back yard. Areas off limits include: two bedrooms, one office, one bathroom, attached garage and front yard. LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the main entry way of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. LPA observed the last disaster drill was conducted on 04/2024. The home was observed to be clean and orderly, with central air and heating. Licensing staff observed the smoke detector and the carbon monoxide detector to be in operable condition. Page 1 of 4 Licensing staff observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged with a service tag dated 12/11/2023. Reminded licensee fire extinguisher should be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via land line and cell phone. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available for children. Licensee provides transportation before and after school. Meals and snack are provided for the children(breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks). The bedroom located in the hallway is the isolation area for ill children to rest. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be locked, to be made inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Licensing staff reminded licensee smoking is not allowed in the home. The Licensee uses the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play areas were observed to be fenced. Licensing staff observed that the outdoor yards have toys and other materials for children to play with. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights. LPA observed files for child #1, was not available for review and files for children 1,2,3,4,&5 were missing immunization records. Both Licensees files and assistant files were reviewed for the following: LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification is current for licensee\342\200\231s and assistants. Mandated Reporter Certificates expired for staff 1, 2 &3. www.mandatedreporterca.com Licensee stated two infants are enrolled. 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. Page 2 of 4 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. 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/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. MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes - 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. Megan\342\200\231s Law - Family Child Care Homes - During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Page 3 of 4 Based on Licensing staff observations and records 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Mary Tarpley-Pelham. Page 4 of 4