Routine inspection·April 14, 2023

An Annual inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Romy Castanon and LPA Archibaldo Silva. LPA\342\200\231s met with licensee Heideh Jam who was caring for 5 children that were napping at the time of visit. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. Facility day care hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 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. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Childcare area consists of family room, kitchen, hallway bathroom and one bedroom that is the daycare\342\200\231s playroom. The licensee informed LPA\342\200\231s that due to children\342\200\231s sleeping preferences, two extra rooms are being utilized for children to nap. The two rooms were not listed as daycare rooms on the facility sketch. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the childcare room (family room) and playroom. The facility has a fireplace inside the living room that is inaccessible to children. There are working carbon monoxide and smoke detector. The fire extinguisher in the home does not meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards as its expiration date is February 2022. Licensee states the local Fire Department has already been contacted and scheduled to visit the facility on 04/17/2023. Last fire/disaster drill documented was 2020. The licensee was advised to resume documenting drills and perform drills every six months. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspection. Continue to page 2 Page 2 The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). Licensee stated, they use the back yard for outdoor play, LPA inspected the back yard, and it was found to be in compliance. There are no bodies of water in the facility. The licensee has a current roster of children in care. Children\342\200\231s records for 5 children present during LPA\342\200\231s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. LPA provided updated copies of forms listed and reviewed it with licensee. The licensee Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires 03/2025. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee reviewed and within compliance. 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 licensee understands she 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. Continue to page 3 Page 3 CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. 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. Important COVID-19 resources and links were provided: \302\267 COVID-19 Update Guidance Childcare Programs/Providers link: https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-childcare.pdf \302\267 CCLD COVID-19 Licensed childcare and facilities and provider FAQs link: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/covid-19-child-care-resources/faqs-for-licensed-child-care-facilities-and-providers Safe, free, and effective COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone age 16 and up. Every Californian can sign up at myturn.ca.gov or call (833) 422-4255 to get their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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. Continue to page 4 Based on LPAs observations, record reviews and interview with Licensee the following violations were observed and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 102416.3(a)(6) , Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds , Infant Safe Sleep 102425(b) and 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) on the attached LIC 809D. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Heideh Jam. The facility received a Type A violation, the licensee shall post and provide copies of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day, and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days and provide a copy to current and enrolling parents. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child\342\200\231s file . Failure to post Type A reports for 30 days will result in a Civil Penalty of $100.00 .