Routine inspection·September 17, 2024

On 09/17/2024 at 12:50 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured and conducted inspection with licensee inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: \302\267 Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday thru Friday 12:00 AM to 11:00 PM. \302\267 Off-limit areas include: all bedrooms, kitchen, garage, and right side of backyard. \302\267 The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. \302\267 Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection \302\267 A working telephone is present and the current phone number is on file \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. \302\267 A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present not tested during inspection due to being linked to the fire department \302\267 All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children in the garage \302\267 Toxins are locked away from children in care. \302\267 Weapons are present as stated by licensee, and upon inspection, LPA found that weapons and ammunition are not stored separately. This is a violation of Title 22, and a citation was later issued. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \302\267 Clean, safe and age appropriate toys were observed \302\267 Current roster is not 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 conducted on 12/6/23. Due to a drill not being conducted within 6 months and documented, citations were issued. \302\267 No pool at time of 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. 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 on file \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records are complete \302\267 Employee\342\200\231s records are complete on file in office records. \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training expires on 06/2026 \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires 04/20/2026 \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 06/29/2016 \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 Licensee [or facility representative] 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. 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 . During the tour of the facility, LPA found Infant, Child #1 (C1) not sleeping in a crib, but in a bassinet. When asked, Licensee stated that C1 wont sleep in a crib, and would rather sleep in the bassinet. This is a violation of Title 22. LPA continued the tour and found another Infant, Child #2 (C2) awake, but sitting in a suspended rocking bassinet. This is also a violation of Title 22. Both violations resulted in citations. In addition, upon tour of the facility, Licensee indicated that they had firearms. Upon inspection, LPA found that the ammunition is not key locked separately from the firearms stored and locked in a safe. It should be noted that the room where the firearms are kept are in an off-limit area secured by a working/latched gate; however, this is a violation of Title 22, and a citation was issued as a result. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed with and provided to the Licensee Maria Coronado along with copies of the LIC809D, and Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.