Routine inspection·August 29, 2023

An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Robert Maciel. LPA met with Licensee, Tabitha Hale. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. There are currently three adults living in the home. During the inspection the home was toured inside and outside. The licensee was supervising 4 children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The children will have access to the backyard, the living area, the dining room, the day care room, and the bathroom. The off-limits areas of the home are the two bedrooms, the kitchen, and the garage. The off-limits areas of the home were made inaccessible by door locks and child gates. The home appears to be clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated no poisons are stored at the facility and none were observed. LPA observed an uncovered pool in the front yard of the facility barricaded by a 5 foot fence and a hot tub in the backyard covered by a hot tub cover. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. Continued on LIC 809-C The roster of children in care was reviewed and was current. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was documented on 07/06/23. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home, and none were observed during today's inspection. The home's yard is fully fenced. Five children's records were reviewed and contain all required documents. Facility and personnel files were reviewed and contain all required documents. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Tabitha Hale. The following deficiencies of the California Title 22 Code of Regulations for cited. Please see LIC 809-D. Appeal rights were provided. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process