Routine inspection (3-year)·February 26, 2024

On 2/26/2024, at approximately 9:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA was granted entry to the facility by Licensee, Marcia Sulenta. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit were the Licensee, a helper (H1) and four infants. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday. Daycare Areas: Bedroom #1, Bedroom #3, Kitchen, and Backyard. Off-limits Areas: Living Room, Bedroom #2, Front Yard, Greenhouse, and Garage. LPA inspected the home for any health and safety hazards. LPA observed the home to be in clean and orderly condition. There is heating and ventilation available for safety and comfort. All electrical outlets are covered or obstructed by furniture to be inaccessible to children. The home is equipped with a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. There is a carbon monoxide detector present in the home that was demonstrated to be operational by Licensee. LPA observed there to be age-appropriate toys and learning materials in Bedroom #1. Bedroom #3 is used as a napping area for infants. There is a first aid kit that is equipped with all materials necessary for the administration of first aid. Poisons, detergents, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children in care. There is a fireplace in the Living Room that is kept off-limits and secured by a gate. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons in the home. LPA observed the Backyard to be free of debris and other loose articles. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment present. The Backyard is enclosed by a fence that is at least five feet high. There is cushioning in the form of artificial turf. There are no pools or other bodies of water present in the facility. All off-limits areas are kept secured by childproof gates or locks. Continued on Page Two Page Two LPA reviewed two personnel files and four children\342\200\231s files. LPA observed Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid/CPR training to expire on 1/2026. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training expired on 10/2023. LPA discussed Mandated Reporter Training requirements with Licensee and that it must be renewed every two years. Licensee stated that they understood. LPA observed all children\342\200\231s files to be complete. All infant sleeping logs are maintained. All required postings are available for review in the Kitchen and in Bedroom #1. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children in care. Per Licensee, sick children are moved to a separate room with supervision until they are picked up. 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. Continued on Page Three Page Three 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/ . 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, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. See LIC809-D for deficiency cited today regarding Mandated Reporter Training. See LIC9102-TV for technical violation issued today. Appeal rights were provided and explained to Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Marcia Sulenta.