Routine inspection (3-year)·March 12, 2024

On 03/12/2024 at 9:00 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susan Brewer and Laura Mejorado, arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPAs were greeted by Licensee Brenda Strader and granted entry to tour the facility, inside and out. LPAs reviewed records and observed and/or discussed the following: Present during the inspection were the licensee and 1 staff arrived to assist with supervision of the daycare children. The licensee agrees to submit the LIC279 Application form with changes. The licensee updated the LIC610A Emergency Disaster Planand the LIC999A indoor and outdoor facility sketches with necessary changes to Off-Limit areas of the home. The licensee designated Off-Limit areas indoors to be Bedrooms 2 and 3. The designated Off-Limit areas outdoor are the Garage, Shed, and a section of the patio between the structures to store miscellaneous outdoor equipment, along with additional fenced yards in the West and North areas of the property. Normal days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Master Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2 and Bedroom 3/Office, the garage, the shed and patio between the storage garage and shed structures, the West fenced side yard/garden and the North Horse Yard/Stall behind the garage. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domain: Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Records, Facility Administration, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains. \302\267 The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios with 3 children present and 1 staff supervising. \302\267 The Licensee is present in the home and has ensured that children in care are supervised. \302\267 When temporarily absent from the home, the Licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise children \302\267 A working telephone is present. \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed and needle in the green. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested during this inspection. \302\267 All hazardous items are inaccessible to include detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, however the LPAs observed other items which could pose a danger to children. Additional items observed were propane tanks, wheel barrel, ladders, and miscellaneous equipment for landscaping, decorating and home projects which were present in the backyard. Licensee assistant placed a baby gate separating the area making it inaccessible during inspection. LPAs observed miscellaneous hygiene product shampoos, conditioners, and other hair products in the children\342\200\231s restroom shower and other hygiene products accessible to school age children on bathroom shelving. The Licensee removed items during inspection. LPAs observed bedroom 2 to have sewing materials, sewing needles, miscellaneous shelving propped against the bed. During the inspection the licensee designated Bedrooms 2 and 3 to be Off-Limits to daycare, making them inaccessible. \302\267 Storage of poisons is inaccessible to children and locked. \302\267 There is not a fireplace in the home. \302\267 No guns or weapons present as stated by the Licensee Brenda Strader. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations. \302\267 This is a one-story home and only stairs leading up to the enclosed front porch and outside the back door, leading to the outdoor area. \302\267 Home is clean with heating and ventilation for safety. However, the LPAs did NOT observe the home to be orderly for comfort. Clutter of craft items, boxed electronic peripherals, and miscellaneous home supplies such as light bulbs, home fresheners located in the dining room tools; children's equipment, clothing, throws, located the living room and hallways open and accessible to daycare children. Outdoor refrigerator designated for children was observed to have expired condiments with beginning stages of mold. The licensee stated the children do not use the condiments and discarded the items in the presences of LPAs. \302\267 Safe and appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. \302\267 Outdoor play areas are fenced and/ or appropriate supervision is present \302\267 Verification of control of property on file by a tax invoice. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 11/11/2025. \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 12/03/1994, No Nutrition or Lead on file. \302\267 Mandated reporter General: 11/05/2022; Child Care Expires: 11/05/2024 \302\267 Fire clearance: 06/06/1994 \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 10/03/2023. \302\267 At 10:20 AM LPAs observed a body of water located on a passageway to the outdoor play area where a large planter was filled up to 4 inches with sitting water due to recent rains, making it accessible to daycare children. LPAs did not observed children to be present during time of the observation. The licensee drained the planter to remove the sitting water in the presence of the LPAs. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Clean, safe and age-appropriate toys on 03/12/2024. \302\267 Children\342\200\231s files are complete on 03/12/2024. \302\267 A review of staff records on 03/12/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 As ked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The Licensee Brenda Strader, 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. LPAs Susan Brewer and Laura Mejorado discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Brenda Strader 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. LPAs also informed licensee Brenda Strader 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. 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 . No citations were issued on today\342\200\231s date. No Civil Penalties were issued on today\342\200\231s date. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Brenda Strader.