Facility-requested visit·May 18, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susann Sanchez conducted an unannounced case management inspection for an increase in capacity at the above facility on 05/18/2023 at 2:30 PM. LPA met with Michelle David, Licensee who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Small Family Child Care Home. There were 6 children and 1 infant with the Licensee when LPA arrived. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Small Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 6:00 pm and does not to exceed 24 hour care at one time. Licensee states that she will care for children Infants -12 years of age. At 2:35pm all areas were inspected. This is a two-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, daycare room, kitchen, living room, garage, front and backyard. Areas used by children include: Daycare Room, bathroom located downstairs, and front yard. Areas off limits include : All of upstairs, kitchen, living room, (1) bedroom downstairs/office, garage and backyard. The off limit areas are inaccessible by a safety gates and door knobs expect the stairs. At 2:35pm, LPA observed there was not a gate at the bottom of the stairs or around the stairs. Per Licensee, a contractor will be adding a stair railing and a gate. Knives and other sharp utensils are located in high cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning products were located in cabinets locked with safety latches under the sink in kitchen. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The home is clean and orderly, there are outlet covers throughout the home. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were observed, tested and found to be operable. Cleaning products were located in cabinets locked with safety latches under the sink in kitchen and in the garage. Licensee has completed the required health and safety training, the Pediatric First Aid and CPR Expires on 11/12/23 . Licensee has proof of immunization against pertussis and measles, influenza. Proof of Mandated Reporter Training was also submitted and expires on 03/29/24. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and purchased on 05/2/23. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the daycare room. Infant Care : Currently licensee cares for 1 infant enrolled and sleeps in a cot. Napping equipment does not block entrances or exits. LPA reviewed the following infant mattresses need to be firm with tightly fitted sheets. Loose object, bumpers, objects hanging, or objects attached to the cribs/play yards are not allowed. Licensee is aware of the new Safe sleep regulations, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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. During inspection all children were observed to be treated with dignity and respect, they were observed to be receiving safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The following was discussed with the Licensee during inspection: **In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current adult/infant CPR & Pediatric First Aid certification, TB clearance, immunization, Mandated Reporter training certificate www.mandatedreporterca.gov , and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license. **Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department. **No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. **Inspection Authority: All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department\342\200\231s right to inspection the home, which includes, but is not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation. **A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. 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. Corrections needed: Stair railing and gate. Due: 06/08/23 LPA will submit application to the Department for final review once correction is done. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee M. David. Notice of cite visit was given and appeal rights.