Routine inspection·December 9, 2022

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Sharma arrived at the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. 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- Friday 5:30am-5:30pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Garage, bathroom and bedroom downstairs, stairs and entire second floor. \302\267 The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios \302\267 Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection \302\267 A working telephone is present and current number is on file \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and in working order during this inspection. \302\267 Fireplace is not accessible by children. \302\267 All hazardous items are inaccessible to children \302\267 Toxins are locked in an off-limit area \302\267 Weapons are not present at this time. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \302\267 Stairs are properly barricaded to prevent access to children in care. \302\267 Verification of control of property is on file \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training for licensee and employee were on file and expire 006/29/2024. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card for licensee and employee expire on 02/2024 \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate is completed and on file. \302\267 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. \302\267 Clean, safe and age appropriate toys were observed at the facility. \302\267 Current roster is kept updated and on file \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills are also on file \342\200\223 Last drill conducted on: 09/14/2022 \302\267 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 \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records, licensee\342\200\231s file and employees file are complete \302\267 Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. \302\267 The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov - LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep 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. 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 - 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 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 The Licensee, Palmira Jimenez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Palmira Jimenez . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.