Routine inspection·April 25, 2025

On 04/25/2025 at 11:10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonnisha Culbert performed an unannounced annual/random inspection at the facility noted above. LPA met with Licensee Shermal Jefferson and stated the purpose of today\342\200\231s visit. LPA provided Licensee with an Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes (LIC 126). Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Present at the time of inspection were Licensee and 3 children. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. Per licensee, the operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm. This is a single-family home that consists of Three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen, an attached converted garage, fenced backyard, driveway, and front yard. On limits areas includes one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen, dining area, attached converted garage, and enclosed backyard. Off limits areas includes two bedrooms, one-bathroom, and front yard. During inspection LPA observed off limits bedroom doors opened. Per Licensee, they opened them for LPA. LPA reminded Licensee that off limits areas of the home are to remain inaccessible while children are in care. The following documents were posted inside the converted garage: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 394), and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). A Facility Roster (LIC 9040) was not available for review. This is a potential safety risk for persons in care. LPA reminded Licensee to complete and maintain Page 2 an updated roster. LPA observed Disaster and Fire Drill log. The last drill was conducted on 04/05. LPA reminded licensee that drills are to be conducted every six months and to be sure the year is written on the logs. Areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, heating, cleanliness, and telephone service. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. The facility uses central heating and air for ventilation. Lighting was observed to be in operable condition. LPA observed age-appropriate toys indoors and in the outdoor play area (fenced backyard). Per licensee, children play inside of the converted garage and in the backyard. LPA observed cots and three play yards for napping. LPA reminded Licensee to ensure that they are following safe sleep regulations when monitoring and accessing napping infants. Per Licensee, there are no bodies of water or firearms on the premises. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines were made inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, there are no poisons on the premises and pest control comes every three months to spray. LPA reminded licensee that if poisons are purchased, they are to remain in an area that is locked and inaccessible to children. LPA observed cleaning supplies in inaccessible cabinet underneath the sink in the kitchen. LPA observed the fire extinguisher (2-A:10-B:C) that is fully charged with a service date of 03/03/2020. Per Licensee they did not know that the extinguisher was to be serviced yearly. This is a potential safety risk to persons in care. LPA reminded Licensee to have the fire extinguisher serviced yearly. LPA observe an operable smoke alarm. Per Licensee, the smoke alarm is for both smoke and carbon monoxide. LPA observed that the alarm reads 10-year smoke alarm. This is a potential safety risk to persons in care. LPA advised Licensee to install a carbon monoxide detector. Per licensee, they provide breakfast, lunch, and two snacks and one child bring their own meals. Licensee was reminded that food that is brought from the children's home shall be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. LPA conducted a record review of 1 child file and 1 personnel file. Based on the children's record review, 1 Page 3 out of 1 children\342\200\231s record was missing proof of immunizations. Per Licensee, they thought that Child 1\342\200\231s immunization record was in their file. This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. Based on the personnel records reviewed, 1 out of 1 file was missing proof of immunization against measles and pertussis, mandated reporter, and a valid pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate. This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. LPA reminded licensee that mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years. Mandated reporter training is available at www.mandatedreprterca.com . 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. 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 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/ . Page 4 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, Shermal Jefferson, 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, Shermal Jefferson.