Routine inspection·September 12, 2022

An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dean Thompson. LPA observed licensee Homeira Noori caring for 5 children. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. Facility Day care hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Sunday. 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. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby safety locks and safety gates. The childcare area consists of living room, three bedrooms, one bathroom, and the backyard as part of her day-care. Licensee stated the children's primary area is the childcare room (Master bedroom). There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and a fire extinguisher in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Last fire/disaster drill documented on 4/22/2022. 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 inspections. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). Licensee stated, she uses 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 Two out of five children files were complete. Licensee did not have files for three children present. LPA inspection reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance on the two files that were viewed. LPA provided a copy of LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and napping log and reviewed it with licensee. The licensee Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 3/7/2022. 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. 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 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. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee. 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. Updated face covering guidance was provided and licensee was to continue to message the \342\200\234Three W\342\200\231s\342\200\235: Wash your hands. Watch your physical distance. Wear a mask. This face covering guidance is for all individuals 2 years and older, except for the exceptions (child\342\200\231s development, medical exemptions, etc.) that are outlined by CDPH. 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 Continue to page 4 Page 4 LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Continue to page 3 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. 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 . In the areas that were evaluated, Three Type B deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Facility Administration - Type B: 102416(c), Records - Type B: 102425(j)(2)(D), and Records - Type B: 102417(g)(7). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Homeira Noori. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights and deficiencies 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.