Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
1) On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Joanne Domingo and Sumayya Habeebulla arrived at the facility to conduct a Required \342\200\223 1 year inspection. LPA conducted COVID-19 Screening question prior to entry. LPAs on a toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed and the following was observed and/or discussed:
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Normal days and hours of operation are: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 4:30AM - 5:30PM
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OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: FOUR BEDROOMS, LAUNDRY ROOM & GARAGE
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The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios YES
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The Licensee is present in the home and has ensured that children in care are supervised at this time YES
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When temporarily absent from the home, the Licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise children YES
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A working telephone is present YES
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Appropriate fire extinguisher (KITCHEN), smoke detector (ENTRY) and carbon monoxide detector (LIVING ROOM) is present and were not tested during this inspection AS CHILDREN WERE NAPPING
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All hazardous items are inaccessible, this includes: detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children YES
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Storage of poisons is inaccessible to children and locked YES
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No guns or weapons present as stated by the Licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key-locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations. NONE
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Home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort YES
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Safe and appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. YES
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Outdoor play areas are fenced or appropriate supervision is present YES
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Verification of control of property on file MORTGAGE STATEMENT ON FILE
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Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted YES
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Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on MF, HF & GF EXP 10/20/22
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Health & Safety Certificate - completed on SUMMER 2004
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There are 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 YES
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Documentation of fire drills on file LAST FIRE DRILL CONDUCTED ON 2/20/21
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Each child\342\200\231s file contains a copy of the emergency information card with required information YES
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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. All individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. This was verified on 7/20/21
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The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at:
Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov
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Facility is not currently providing IMS
at this time. 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, 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
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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):
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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
- AB2231 (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. This training is free of cost and available at:
www.mandatedreporterca.com/
and are 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
- AB2370 \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 reenrolled 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.
- 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 be on file at all times.
- 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 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
- Once licensed, 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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Access to Forms, Title 22 Regulations and Provider Information Notices (PINS) for a Child Care Center are online at
www.ccld.ca.gov
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Please subscribe at www.
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account. This website can also be accessed through
www.ccld.ca.gov
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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:
UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
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The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766).
NO DEFICIENCIES CITED DURING THIS VISIT
During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, MARIA FLORES, 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, MMR (measles), TDAP (pertussis), and FLU (influenza shot or a written, signed and dated declination) 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 their LIC508, and obtain a background clearance through LIVESCAN; TB screening MMR (measles), TDAP (pertussis), and FLU (influenza shot or a written, signed and dated declination); a copy of their current EMSA CPR & First Aid Cards; and a copy of their Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Certificate.
A copy of this report was provided to the licensee on this date and must be made available to the public upon request for the next 3 years.