Routine inspection·May 19, 2022

On 05/19/2022 at 8:55 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer, arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA conducted a COVID-19 prescreening and was granted entry by Licensee Lisa Mitchum. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: LPA took a census of 1 staff & 12 children present. Normal days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday; 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: 1 st floor bedroom, Garage, Entire 2 nd Floor, the southwest side yard 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 on 05/19/2022. · The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios: 2 staff & 12 children. · The Licensee is present in the home and has ensured that children in care are supervised. · When temporarily absent from the home, the Licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise children. · A working telephone is present. · Appropriate fire extinguisher replaced 10/2021, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present and were tested by the Licensee and LPA during this inspection 05/19/2022. · All hazardous items are inaccessible, this includes detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children. · Storage of poisons is inaccessible to children and locked on 05/19/2022. · There is a properly barricaded fire place on 05/19/2022 · No guns or weapons present as stated by the Licensee Lisa Mitchum. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations. · Stairs are barricaded on 05/19/2022. · Home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. · Safe and appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. · Outdoor play areas are fenced and appropriate supervision is present. · Verification of control of property on file, verified escrow papers. · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card renewed on 10/16/021 expire on 10/2023. · Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 08/24/2007. · Mandated reporter: General: NOT on file; Child Care Expired: 12/2020 · Fire clearance: 12/28/2014 · Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last Fire and Earthquake drill on 05/03/3033 at 10:45 AM with 9 children on site and lasted approximately 15 minutes, family evacuated to the front lawn area. · 9:40 AM LPA observed a bodies of water with a fish tank in the daycare area that is approximately 2 feet deep and 4 feet wide. Licensee Lisa Mitchum 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. · Children’s files are complete on 05/18/2022. · Staff files are complete on 05/18/2022. 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 Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Licensee Lisa Mitchum, 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. LPA Susan Brewer, discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Lisa Mitchum 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 Susan Brewer also informed licensee Lisa Mitchum, 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Lisa Mitchum.