Routine inspection·April 25, 2022

On April 25 th , 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeremey McClain met with Licensee Amber Bauer for an unannounced annual inspection. Licensee was providing care and supervision for one infant. Licensee stated there aren’t new residents in the home. All adult residents have criminal record clearances. LPA toured areas of the home accessible to the children. The off-limit areas of the home were inaccessible. 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 which expr. 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. LPA observed weapons in the home were properly stored out of children’s reach, and ammunition is locked separately. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher and reminded licensee that they must be serviced or changed once a year. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be functional. REPORT CONTINUED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE. LPA reminded licensee to document completed disaster drills. 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 a spa that is locked on all four sides to prevent access to children. 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’s inspection and are cited on the following page of this report and pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care. Type A Deficiency LPA McClain informed licensee Amber Bauer that this report dated 04/25/2022 documents a Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA McClain informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 04/25/2022 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. REPORT CONTINUED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE. Posting Requirements Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. This report was reviewed with licensee, and an exit interview was conducted. Appeal Rights were provided. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for 30 days.