Routine inspection·May 9, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeremey McClain met with licensee Amber Bauer for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed seven children. Licensee stated there aren’t new residents in the home. Licensee’s assistants Samantha and Makayla Sanchez initiated the inspection until licensee returned from an errand. 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. LPA toured areas of the home accessible to the children. The off-limit areas of the home were inaccessible. LPA observed current CPR/First Aid certificate which expires 11/2024 . LPA observed the following posted: a license, a Parents' Rights Poster and an Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA provided Licensee with website: http://childcare.mandatedreporterca.com/ and reminded the licensee that the training must be completed once every two years. Licensee last completed the training in 3/2021. LPA reviewed children's records for completeness, as well as the client roster. LPA observed records of immunizations for MMR, Pertussis, and influenza . 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 which licensee stated was serviced or change within the past year. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be functional. Continued… 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. Licensee has a hot tub that is locked to prevent access to children. Licensee stated the hot tube does not currently have water it in. 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-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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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. During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Continued... 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 . Type A citation LPA Jeremey McClain informed licensee Amber Bauer that this report dated 05/08/2024 documents one Type A citation(s) 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 Jeremey McClain informed the licensee Amber Bauer to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/08/2024 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Amber Bauer.