Routine inspection·September 5, 2024

An unannounced annual/random inspection is made today by LPA Owens. Present at time of inspection were licensee and 3 day care children. Ages of children present were 3,3 and 2 years old. A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch is conducted. Staff and Children were spoken to during inspection. There is a covered spa that meets Title- 22 Regulations. Licensee states there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA observed poisons, cleaning compound's, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace is blocked making fire place inaccessible to children. Fire extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector and Smoke Detector meets regulations. Currently, licensee does have one dog and one cat that are inaccessible to children. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Toys and play equipment that were observed appear to be safe. There is a working telephone. Adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. Children are supervised when outside in any unfenced play area. No sleeping plans reviewed, no infants under 12 months old present. No 15 minutes logs checks reviewed, no children under 2 present. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. The capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Staff-child ratios are maintained. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. 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. continued on next page Pediatric CPR/FA is current with expiration date of 3/2025. A child roster is maintained. Fire and disaster drills are conducted every six months and documented. Children records reviewed. LPA observed proof that licensee and staff/ volunteers have met the requirements of SB 792. LPA observed that all staff has completed the required mandated reporter training (AB 1207) at website: www.mandatedreporterca.com 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 . No children currently on medication. Off-limit rooms are: Entire upstairs, Laundry room and Garage. Licensee acknowledges that children may never enter these off-limit areas. During the exit interview, LPA discussed AB 633, Parent Notification Requirements, and the posting of licensing inspection notices and reports. Hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Monday thru Friday and other hours as arranged. Licensee states she does not transport children. Licensee, Jennifer Bauser, was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the licensee, Jennifer Bauser, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . Per Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, NO deficiencies are observed today. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Jennifer Bauser.