Routine inspection·October 6, 2022

On October 6 th , 2022, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jeremey McClain and Soleil Marx met with Licensees Sharon and Amber Batson for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed care and supervision four children which included one infant. Licensee stated there aren\342\200\231t new residents in the home. All adult residents have criminal record clearances. Licensees, Sharon and Amber Batson, were 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 toured areas of the home accessible to the children. The off-limit areas of the home were inaccessible. Licensees were unable to provide proof current CPR/First Aid Certification. LPA observed the following posted: a license, a Parents' Rights Poster and an Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA observed that licensee has current completion of AB1207 Mandated Reporter training. LPA provided Licensee with website: http://childcare.mandatedreporterca.com/ and reminded the licensee that the training must be completed once every two years. LPA reviewed children's records for completeness, as well as the client roster. LPA observed records of immunizations for MMR, Pertussis, and influenza/ influenza declination. During the interior and exterior inspection: LPA observed that hazardous items (detergents, cleaning compounds, medication, sharp utensils, and other items that could pose a danger to children in care) are properly stored out of children's reach. LPA observed a fireplace that was properly screened . LPA observed a working telephone in the home. Licensee stated that there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed a fire extinguisher. Licensee stated that she buys a new fire extinguisher every year. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be functional. (1/2) LPA observed fire drills documented on a calendar, indicating that the licensee is conducting disaster drills at least once every 6 months. Equipment and furnishings in areas where children are active appeared to be safe and in working order. Appropriate nap equipment for infants was observed. Licensee has conducted and documented 15-minute sleep checks for infants. LPA did not observe any standing bodies of water during today\342\200\231s inspection . This facility does not currently provide Incidental Medical Services- IMS. 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 . 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 . Deficiencies were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection and are cited on the following page of this report and pose a potential threat to the health and safety of children in care. This report was reviewed with licensee, and an exit interview was conducted. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for 30 days. (2/2)