Routine inspection·October 11, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Blesi met with licensee's daughter Amanda Dodson, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Licensee was not feeling well today and was resting in the main house. Assistants Amanda and Robin were supervising the children today. LPA observed 9 preschool aged children in care. At 11:30 a.m., Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. The preschool is conducted in the separate building from the home. Off-limits areas include the living area of the home and detached garage. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per Licensee, there are no weapons in the home. There is a seasonal creek on the property. The outdoor space is fenced with a wrought iron fence at least 5 feet high. The gates leading to the creek were observed to self close and self latch. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Outdoor play space is fenced. 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 three children\342\200\231s files. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 9/2023, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the Licensee and expires 8/2023. ( Report continues LIC809-C) Licensee states no infants are enrolled at this time. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations 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 No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Appeal Rights given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee facility representative Amanda Dodson. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. 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-car e-licensing/process