Routine inspection·March 27, 2023

On March 27, at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Courtnee Peebles and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Pauline Bechorner arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA and LPM met with licensee Theresa Brown toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: \302\267 Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday 6:00am-6:00pm \302\267 Off-limit areas include: Formal room, garage, Stairs leading to the entire second floor \302\267 The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios with two toddlers and one infant present during inspection. \302\267 Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection \302\267 A working telephone is present and the current number is on file \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present. \302\267 All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children \302\267 Toxins are locked and in the garage which is an off-limits area. \302\267 Stairs are barricaded and off-limits. \302\267 Clean, safe and age appropriate toys are provided to the children. \302\267 Current roster is on file \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file \342\200\223 Last drill was conducted on 10/21/2022 \302\267 No bodies of water were present during the time of this inspection. 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 Verification of control of property is on file \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records are not complete During record review child (C3) does not have updated immunizations which poses a potential health or safety risk to persons in care a citation will be issued on the LIC 809D. \302\267 Employee\342\200\231s records are not complete. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter and CPR/First Aid have expired. \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training expired. During record review LPM observed mandated reporter expired on 07/18/2019 which poses a potential health or safety risk to persons in care a citation will be issued on the LIC 809D. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expired. During record review LPM observed First Aid/CPR having an expiration date of 04/2020 which possess a potential health or safety risk to persons in care a citation will be issued \302\267 Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions. The licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Theresa Brown 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. During the inspection infant sleep logs were not present. This posses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care. A citation will be issued on the LIC 809D. LPA also informed licensee Theresa Brown 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. Licensee Theresa Brown 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. Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov , and click on the \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. 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 . An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Theresa Brown. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.