Routine inspection·May 17, 2022

Page 1 of 3 A 1 year inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek. Covid-19 Emergency Questionnaire were answered. LPA observed the facility is following CDC and Dept of Public Health Guidelines. The licensee, Chris Booth and her assistant, Tanya Booth were getting ready for children's arrival. They run a part time program from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Monday to Friday. The program is closed for summer. LPA observed 12 preschool children arrived. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, 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, 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. Currently there are 2 adults including the licensee residing in the facility. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas of the facility. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of door grips on the door handles of the doors leading to areas of the home not designated for day care purposes. The licensee has designated the kitchen/eating area, the den, and bathroom for use by children in care. The garage, not designated for use by day care children, is used as a passage way to side yard. There is at least one working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. The home has age appropriate toys for the ages served. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA verified there is a working phone service. (continued on page 2 Page 2 of 2 The fire drill has been conducted with children. Licensee stated they don't use the backyard as play area and is off limit. LPA observed there was a high latch on the screen door and lock on the door leading to back yard which make it inaccessible to children. The front yard and patio were inspected and is free from hazards. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children. There is no body of water. The licensee has a current roster of children in care. Twelve children\342\200\231s records for children present during LPA\342\200\231s inspection were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. The certificates for the licensee and assistant were not current. (This deficiency was cited on next page on LIC 809D). The licensee and her assistant's CPR and 1st aid certificates were current. 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 understands they must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunizations, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 3 Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. 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. The following electronic links were also provided: English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials In the areas that were evaluated, the following deficiency was observed. (Please see next page LIC 809D) A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee's assistant Tanya Booth. . 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 . End of 3 pages of reports.