Routine inspection·April 18, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: · Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday-Sunday 8:00am-8:30pm · Off-limit areas include: Bedrooms, kitchen and garage · The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios · Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection · A working telephone is present, and the current number is on file · Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection; however, carbon monoxide detector needed to either be replaced, or needs batteries. A technical violation was issued as a result. · Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children · All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children · Toxins are locked · Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations · Clean, safe and age appropriate toys were observed · Current roster on file · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted · Licensee does not keep record of fire and disaster drills. Licensee stated that they believe a fire drill was conducted over six months ago. A technical violation was issued. · No bodies of water at this time. 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. · Verification of control of property on file · Children’s records are complete · Mandated Reporter Training was missing for both staff; thus, a Type B citation was issued. · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card current; exp 6/2024. · Health & Safety Certificate - completed; however, no record of file in facility. Technical violation was issued. · Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions. Staff records were found to be missing and not available to be reviewed; thus, a Type B citation was issued. Additionally, A Type B citation was issued due to no proof of TB test for either staff held in facility. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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’s 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 and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. Licensee 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 web page www.ccld.ca.gov , and click on the “Receive Important Updates” 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 – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200. 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 . The licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was discussed with and provided to Licensee along with copies of the (8)LIC9102, (3)LIC809C, (2)LIC809D, and Appeal Rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.