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

On 2/26/2024, at approximately 12:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA was granted entry to the facility by Licensee, Candice Hunter. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit were the Licensee, one helper (H1), eight preschool-age children and one school-age child. The facility is operating within capacity requirements on this day. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Daycare Areas: Open Living Area, Kitchen, Bathroom, Backyard Off-limits Areas: Back Deck and Side Yard. Upon entry to the facility, LPA noticed that there is a shared outdoor space with facility #214200048. Per Licensee, there is no co-mingling of children while the facilities are in operation. LPA inspected the home for any health and safety hazards. LPA observed the home to be in clean and orderly condition. The home is equipped with a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. There is a carbon monoxide detector present in the Living Area. Heating and ventilation are available for the safety and comfort of children in care. Electrical outlets are covered when not in use to be inaccessible to children. LPA observed there to be age-appropriate toys and learning materials present in the home. Poisons, detergents, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children in care. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons in the home. The facility provides lunch and snacks for children in care. LPA observed the Backyard to be free of debris and other loose articles. The Backyard is enclosed by a fence that is at least five feet high. There is an age-appropriate play structure along with toys and equipment present. There are no pools or other bodies of water present in the facility. All off-limits areas are secured by childproof locks or gates. Continued on Page Two Page Two LPA reviewed two personnel files and nine children\342\200\231s files. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid/CPR training expires on 5/2024. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training expires on 1/2025. Immunization records for all adults working with children in the home are available for review. All children\342\200\231s files were observed to be complete and included Emergency Identification and Information (LIC700), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), and Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights (LIC995). All required postings were observed to be posted in a visible and accessible portion of the Living Area. LPA discussed documentation of emergency drills with Licensee. 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 LIC9102-TA for technical assistance issued regarding documentation of emergency drills. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Candice Hunter.