Routine inspection·May 13, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Perez, met with Licensee, Joan Childs, for the purpose of an unannounced required inspection on 5/13/2024. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. At 09:00 a.m LPA took a census and toured the childcare. There were no children present during today's visit. Licensee's facility is located in the small cottage, separate of the main house with it's own play yard enclosed. Licensee is occasionally active. Currently licensee does not have children and is fixing the childcare house before taking in children. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the entire main house. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter the main house. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Ammunition and firearms are stored in the main house which is off limits to the childcare. There is an in-ground pool on the property which is surrounded by a chain link fence. Licensee stated she was approved with that fence through the county, before the State of CA assumed childcare licensing. There is a pond in the back of the main home. Licensee states she was licensed with the pond through the county. There is no fireplace. There is no stairs in the childcare. Outdoor play space is fenced and separate from main house. 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. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. The licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Licensees CPR is over a year expired as well as mandated reporter training. LPA explained this is a violation, which results in a type B citation. LPA advised to renew both within 30 days to remain active and open. Licensee explained that school aged children may be present for the summer if the property has the necessary maintenance done that she would like beforehand. LPA reminded that CPR must be up to date when watching children. 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 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual-Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Sections 102417. When any IMS is provided an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 A notice of site visit was provided and title 22 deficiencies are continued on 809-D. This report was discussed with licensee.