Routine inspection·April 26, 2023

An Annual inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Romy Castanon. LPA met with licensee Lisa Catalano. There were no children at the facility during LPA\342\200\231s visit. Licensee stated they have been inactive for medical reasons. LPA provided LIC9211 Request for Inactive Child Care License Status to be submitted to Orange County Regional Office. Facility day care hours are 7:30 AM - 4:30 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 2 bedrooms that are used for napping. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby safety locks. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the family room. The facility has a fireplace inside the family room that is inaccessible to children. There are working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors located in three areas of the facility. The fire extinguisher in the home does not meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards, extinguisher should be type 2A10BC. Last fire/disaster drill documented was on 12/02/2022. 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. 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. Continue to page 2 Page 2 LPA did not review any children\342\200\231s files because there were no children present. LPA provided updated copies of forms listed on entrance checklist and reviewed it with licensee. The licensee Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires 02/2024. 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. Licensee was advised to complete the training. 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. 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. Continue to Page 3 Page 3 Important COVID-19 resources and links were provided: COVID-19 Update Guidance Childcare Programs/Providers link: https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-childcare.pdf 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 LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/ 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. In the areas that were evaluated, deficiency is being cited in accordance with Health & Safety Code 1596.8662(b)(1) Mandated Reporter is on the attached LIC 809D. A technical violation was also given for 102417(g)(1) Operation of a Family Child Care Home. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Lisa Catalano. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of 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. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. 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 .