Routine inspection·November 29, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the home today. LPA met with Lucinda Plummer, Licensee, and explained the nature of today's visit to her. LPA observed five children in care in today's inspection, included three infant children and two preschool age children. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The adults that reside in the home are the Licensee and her spouse Dennis. Licensee's husband and helper Dennis was also present. Licensee's and licensee's helper's certifications for CPR and First Aid are current and will expire on 4/09/24. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's visit. LPA obtained a copy of the children's roster. The children's roster is complete. LPA reviewed five children's files and observed they are complete, including the Immunization records form PM286 and the Notification of Parent's rights form LIC995A. LPA reviewed the Fire/Disaster drill log during today's visit. Last disaster drill was documented on 10/03/22. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Licensee stated there are not indoor off limits areas. The home is very clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA did not observe any wall heaters inside the home. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the home. There are no stairs in the home. Off limit areas outside the home: The detached garage. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and no bodies of water. The Licensee states that she has weapons in the home. Licensee showed the safe vault where she keeps the weapons and the locked box where she keeps the ammunition. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. Licensee has immunization records for pertussis, measles, and opt out statement for influenza as required by the SB792. *************************Report dated 11/29/22 continues in page 2. Report dated 11/29/22 continues from page 1. Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time, and a helper must be present. Licensee understands in absence of a helper the capacity of her license is reduced to 8 children and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. The Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle and she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov provided to Licensee. LPA observed that the Licensee and her spouse have not renewed the AB1207 mandated reporter training for child care workers in California which expired on 6/15/22. Licensee is aware of renewing the training every two years. LPA referred the Licensee to the Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov for additional information on the online training. A review of staff records on 11/28/22 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 Lucinda Plummer reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. 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. Report dated 11/29/22 continues on page 3. Report dated 11/29/22 continues from page 2. Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Lucinda Plummer. A type B deficiency was cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.