Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct a required 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 through Saturday, 5:00am to 11:00pm
OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedroom, garage, and partial backyard/dog run. At this time the entire backyard is off limits until further notice, due to construction.
The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios
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Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection
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A working telephone is present
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Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection.
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All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children
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Toxins are locked
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No weapons present/stored according to the licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations
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Single story home
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Verification of control of property on file (Mortgage Statement)
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Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted
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Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 2/2023
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Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 4/23/2016
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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.
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Clean, safe and age appropriate toys
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There are no toxic plants at this time
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Current roster on file
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Documentation of fire drills on file - last drill was conducted on 7/6/2021
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Children\342\200\231s records are complete
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The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox:
UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
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Criminal record clearances are required prior to
all
adults living or working in a Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 per day the person has been present, may be assessed. Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 7/13/2021 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.
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The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
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Facility is not currently providing IMS
Incidental
Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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
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For more information on SIDS and Safe Sleep Environments, please visit:
California Department of Public Health \342\200\223 California SIDS Program:
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/pages/default.aspx
AAP \342\200\223 Safe Sleep Campaign:
http://www.healthychildcare.org/sids/html
AAP-Free Training: Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Early Education and Child Care:
http://shop.aap.org/Reducing-the-Risk-of-SIDS-in-Early-Education-and-Child-Care
And Caring for our Children, Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction:
http://cfoc/nrckids/org/standardview/spccol/safe_sleep
The following was reviewed with the licensee(s):
- SB 277 \342\200\223 Immunizations, Personal Beliefs Exemption, effective January 1, 2016 -
it eliminates the exemption from existing specified immunization requirements based upon personal beliefs, and only allows an exemption from future immunization requirements deemed appropriate by the State Department of Public Health or a medical professional for medical reasons.
- SB 792 \342\200\223 Immunization requirements for staff, volunteers, effective September 1, 2016 \342\200\223
In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1597.622 (a)(1)- a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination, or they may provide a statement declining the vaccination. If employees/volunteers are receiving the influenza vaccination, they must do so between August 1 and December 1 of each year.
- AB 2231 (2016) \342\200\223 Increased Civil Penalties, effective July 1, 2017 \342\200\223
For failing to correct a violation the civil penalty is increased to $100 per day for
EACH
violation until corrected; For failing to correct a repeated violation the civil penalty is increased to $250 immediately assessed , and $100 per day afterwards for
EACH
repeated violation until corrected; For a Zero Tolerance violation the civil penalty is increased to $500 immediately assess, and $100 per day for
EACH
violation after that until corrected; For any repeated Zero Tolerance violation the civil penalty is increased to $1,000 immediately assess, and $100 per day afterwards for
EACH
repeated violation until corrected.
NOTE:
Repeat violations
are defined as a violation of a previously cited statutory or regulatory Section and/or subsection within 12 months prior.
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AB 1207 \342\200\223 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 \342\200\223
In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8662 \342\200\223 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. Existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. New employees shall have 90 days to complete training as required. This training requirement may be directly met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at:
http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/
and is provided in English and Spanish. If no training is made available in a required person\342\200\231s primary language, then those persons shall be exempt from this requirement
- AB 2370 \342\200\223 Effective January 1, 2019
\342\200\223 Lead Poisoning \342\200\223 providers are required to provide a lead toxicity prevention handout to parents/guardians of newly enrolled and newly re-enrolled children with information on risks and effects of lead poisoning; blood lead testing recommendations and requirements; and options for obtaining blood lead testing, including free and/or discounted testing. There will be a training component of this added to the Preventative Health Training beginning July 1, 2020.
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Effective January 1, 2017 \342\200\223
Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see
www.chp.ca.gov
- Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at
www.ccld.ca.gov
- Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care
- Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care
- Current facility\342\200\231s phone numbers must always be on file.
- Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty.
- Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months
- Responsibilities of being a mandated reporter
- Baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and other similar items are prohibited
- The Licensee is urged to visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission webpage at
www.cpsc.gov
to ensure that equipment purchased for the day care has not been recalled
- The Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809/LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. A civil penalty of $100 per violation will be assessed for noncompliance.
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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 updates 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).
No cited deficiencies during today's inspection.
During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Beatriz Cota, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.
As a REMINDER: when your child(ren) turn 18 years of age, you MUST SUBMIT an updated LIC279, LIC508 and TB Screen and have your child submit for LIVESCAN background clearance. This also applies to any adult
PRIOR
to them moving into the home or who currently lives in the home. Also, PRIOR to employment of any adult, you must submit the LIC508, TB screening and obtain a background clearance through LIVESCAN.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND LPA VERIFIED THAT IT WAS POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY BEFORE LEAVING. THE LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS.
A copy of this report was provided to the licensee on this date.
This report must be made available to the public, upon their request, for the next 3 years.