Routine inspection·January 19, 2023

On January 19, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Lea Habtom and Matthew Gallo met with Licensee, Fredene Brown, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Licensee's assistant and spouse were present in the home during today's inspection. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. LPA observed a total census of 15 children including 5 infants and 10 preschool children being supervised by the licensee, the assistant and her spouse. One infant was picked up by the time LPA's concluded their inspection bringing licensee back to 14 children. Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas includes entire upstairs. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA did not observe bodies of water at the facility. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. There is no fireplace in the home. Stairs were barricaded to prevent access when children under 5 are present. Outdoor play space is fenced. Licensee was 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 reviewed children\342\200\231s files. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. The licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 1/22/2024 and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the Licensee and expires 3/20/2024. ( Report continues LIC809-C) LPA observed 7 play yards at the facility. Play yards had napping infants using blankets. Licensee stated she places infant children on their backs when they are napping. No infants under the age of 12 months were attending at the time however LPA reviewed infant sleep plan (LIC 9227) requirement with Licensee, and 15-minute observation checks of napping infants under 2 years old. 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-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 Sections 102417. When any IMS is provided an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 Title 22 Deficiency has been cited on the attached LIC 809-D . LPA Lea Habtom informed licensee Fredene Brown that this report dated January 19, 2023 document(s) 3 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Lea Habtom informed the licensee Fredene Brown to provide a copy of this licensing report dated January 19, 2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Appeal Rights given.