Routine inspection·August 6, 2024

At 1:35pm on 8/6/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with licensee Amy Arant for the purpose of an unannounced required annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed a total census of 10 children consisting of 4 school aged children and 6 preschool children. Licensee states no others are present in the home today except for their husband, minor son, and assistant. Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include Master Bed/Bath, sons' rooms, basement, back deck, and garage/shed. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA observed firearm weapons to be properly stored according to regulation, with firearms and ammunition locked separately. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Stairs and fireplace are fenced to prevent access by children. Outdoor play space is fenced. Upon inspecting the outdoor play yard, LPA observed two plastic wading pools. One contained water at least 2" deep, and the other contained water up to 4" deep. At the time of LPA's observation, all the children and care providers were inside the home. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Report continues on 809-C LPA reviewed 10 children\342\200\231s files and observed them to be complete. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 4/2025, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the Licensee and expires 10/2025. All documents required in employee file were present. 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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 PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee 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. Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent pages of this report. Licensee acknowledges, that FOR TYPE A DEFICIENCIES ONLY upon receipt, licensee shall post LIC 809D with Type A deficiencies for 30 days and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. LIC 9224 must be signed by parents/guardians and kept with the children's forms as a receipt whenever any Type A documents are provided by the licensee. LIC 9224 and Appeal Rights were provided. Report continues on 809-C An immediate civil penalty of $500 is assessed for violating regulations regarding standing bodies of water. See LIC-421IM Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Amy Arant. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process .