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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

DASMAH, ELIZALicense 304311952
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patricia Duron. LPA met with licensee and census was taken. There were 2 staff with 5 children which included 2 of infants and 3 preschool age children in day care area. 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. Currently there is 1 adult, the licensee, living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 7am-6pm, Monday through Friday. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA and Licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to child care children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of closed locked door, baby proof door knobs and safety baby gates. The on limits are include the living room, Bathroom #1, Bedrooms #1, #2 and outdoor patio. Areas on limits are accessible through the front door with other on limits accessible when entering hall area. Licensee stated that the primary care supervision for the children is conducted in the living room area and bedrooms are for nap time purposes. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers 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. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. There is a fireplace in the living room that is boarded and barricaded by a bookshelf and inaccessible to children in care. The home has age appropriate toys for the ages served. Page 1 of 4 During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). LPA conducted and outdoor inspection during today's visit. Back yard which is accessed through the hall area toward the back of the home and is gated. LPA observed a sand box with no sand, bikes, toys and other age appropriate tike toys. Licensee was reminded that outdoor has concrete and to provide 100% supervision when children are outside. Gate that surrounds the perimeter of the back yard is wood and Licensee was reminded to check for any weathered damag e that can cause splinters and if needed to hire or perform maintenance to fix the gate so there will not be a potential hazard to the children in care. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The licensee has a current roster of children in care. Children\342\200\231s records for 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) and found to be in compliance. LPA observed 3 of infants from 0-12 months. LPA observed and reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan in children\342\200\231s files. The licensee and assistant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 1/11/2025. 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. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were 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 . 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 Page 2 of 4 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. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. The licensee was informed of the Important Updates available at www.ccld.ca.gov and may request to be added to an email list to receive Community Care Licensing Important Notifications from the above website and selecting Receive Important Updates link A copy of the 2016 \342\200\234A Child Care Providers Guide to Safe Sleep\342\200\235 was provided to the licensee. The following electronic links were also provided: English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf AAP: 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 LPA reviewed with licensee the following safe sleep best practices: \302\267 Always place infants on their backs for sleeping \302\267 Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress \302\267 Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib \302\267 Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard \302\267 Pacifiers may be used if they do not have items attached to them \302\267 Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping \302\267 The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold. Page 3 of 4 In the areas that were evaluated, NO deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Eliza Dasmah, Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) 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. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and discussed as required by H&S Code Sec. 1596.817. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. End of Report. Page 4 of 4. End of Report.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the January 24, 2023 inspection of DASMAH, ELIZA?

This was a inspection inspection of DASMAH, ELIZA on January 24, 2023. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to DASMAH, ELIZA on January 24, 2023?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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