Routine inspection·October 24, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Hua conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year on-site inspection. LPA was greeted by Licensee. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted. LPA stated the purpose of the visit and provided LIC 126 Entrance Checklist to facilitate the inspection. LPA was guided to a tour by Licensee. This is two-story home that consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, and garage (which has been converted to living quarter-bedroom, bathroom, kitchen) . There are a total of 6 adults and 0 minor residing in the home. There were 5 children in care during the inspection. The licensee was observed to be operating within the licensed capacity and is not exceeding the required limitations. Operating hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm. All child care areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected to include the following: \302\267 Childcare areas: Living room, dining room, 1/2 bathroom and fenced section of the backyard for outdoor play. \302\267 Off limit areas: Entire upstairs,(safety gate in at bottom of stairway), kitchen (safety gate in place), front yard, backyard, and converted garage. All areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone, ventilation and heating (central). The licensee state that there are no poisons in the home. The licensee understand that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates it was fully charged and was purchased on 7/18/2022. Licensee will get it serviced today. The dual Smoke and carbon monoxide detector located in dining room was tested and was operable. Backyard is adequately fenced and there is no bodies of water on the premise. Per licensee, there are no weapon on the premise. There are no dogs. There are age appropriate toys, equipment were observed for children. Posting requirements were observed to be posted at the time of inspection. Children Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home were reviewed. LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov 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 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance. The licensee has proof of current pediatric first aid and CPR (expires: 4/2/2025). Licensee has completed required mandated reporter training on 8/27/22. Roster reviewed. Drills were conducted on 9/25/23 as observed on drill log. No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into this category are not permitted in a family child care facility. INFANT CARE: The infant will sleep in the day care where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs will be available/observed. (one crib for each infant in care is required). Cribs or play yard will not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards shall be free of loose articles and objects. No objects shall be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and document the time of each 15-minute LIC 9227 Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA provided the licensee with a copy of A Child Care Provider\342\200\231s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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/tion-process . No deficiency cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee. Copy of report provided.