Routine inspection (multi-day)·September 13, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted an unannounced Random Annual Continuation Inspection on this date. Upon arrival at 9:00am LPA met with Adult #1, who provided tour of facility. Also present was Daniel Dobens, assistant (cleared and associated). The licensee arrived at 9:20am. Record review and licensee interview confirm that Adult #1 has not applied for nor obtained the required background clearance. Per licensee, Adult #1 is present today only on trial basis and is not alone with children. Adult #1 will obtain clearance if hired by facility prior to returning to facility. There were 7 children present, including 3 infants. 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. At 9:05am LPA observed Child #1 Infant napping in play yard, covered from waist down with a baby blanket. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. Adult #1 removed blanket when asked by LPA. LPA observed no infants sleeping in car seats. LPA observed chemicals in locked cabinets in the kitchen and in bathroom used by children. The licensee has corrected the "A" deficiencies cited on 8/24/24. LPA observed the Notice of Site Visit dated dated 8/24/24 on the front door visible to parent of children in care, LIC 9224 signed by parent was reviewed. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The 2A10BC Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged was observed in the kitchen. Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone line. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. --------------------------Page 1 - Report Continues 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. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room, supervised and away from the other children. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available. LPA observed that cleaning compounds are in kitchen inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom that children use is in hallway and observed to be clean and free of hazards. Licensee was reminded that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. LPA observed weapons in the home are secured. There are 2 large dogs in a separate enclosed yard inaccessible to children in care. The facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water. Currently, children are using an enclosed yard just outside of the kitchen/dining area for outdoor play. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has age appropriated preschool toys and other materials for children to play with. Children’s 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, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). Three out of 3 infants in care do not have record of infant sleep logs, and 1 out 1 infant under 12 months was missing the LIC 9227, posing a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, 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 and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.-------------------Page 2 – Report Continues 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/inspection-process Based on the LPA's observations and records review the following deficiencies will be cited today in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations. 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. During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders (RSO) living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO search in Megan’s Law Website. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Ita Fanshaw, Licensee. Appeal Rights were provided.