Routine inspection·August 15, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Cortez conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year Inspection LPA was greeted and granted entrance by the Licensee Renee Kennedy. The purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection is to ensure the home is in compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations. Today\342\200\231s census is 9, 5 preschoolers and 4 infants under 24 months. The Licensee and her husband John Kennedy are the only adults who reside in the home. The day care hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7am \342\200\223 5:30pm. The Licensee and husband John\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid are current and expire November 2025. The Licensee's fees are current. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's visit. LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's visit. The last fire disaster drill was conducted on March 15 2024. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the children in care. The home is orderly, and safe for the day care children. The LPA did not observe a wall heater as the home has central heat. LPA observed a securely barricaded fireplace in the home. Off limit areas of the home: all bedrooms, family room, and garage. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors, and no bodies of water. The Licensee states that she does not have weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons, medications, and other similar items are out of reach and inaccessible to children. Licensee states that she does not administer medications at this time A review of staff records on August 15, 2024 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 Renee Kennedy was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home. Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours to ensure that the children are safe and supervised at all times. The Licensee understands the current capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time, with a qualified assistant present. LPA provided the Licensee with the ratio/capacity chart for his reference. The Licensee states that she does transport children; she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended any time. LPA observed staff immunization records on file. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the License 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 [facility representative] 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 The Licensee has completed the Mandated Reporter Training. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Rennee Kennedy. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.