Routine inspection·October 11, 2023

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordones arrived at the facility to conduct a required/annual 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 \342\200\223 Friday; 06:00AM \342\200\223 04:30PM. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Garage, master bedroom, bedroom 1, bedroom 2, and backyard. The facility is not operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA observed seven children present who are under the age of 6 and are not enrolled in kindergarten or are school age children. Additionally, only one qualified adult was present at the facility to care for the seven children present. \302\267 Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection. \302\267 A working telephone is present and current number on file. \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. \302\267 Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children. \302\267 All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children. \302\267 Toxins are locked. \302\267 Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \302\267 Facility is a one story home. \302\267 Verification of control of property on file. \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted. \302\267 Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training expired on 09/2021. Additionally, S2\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training expired on 07/2023. LPA brought this to the attention of the Licensee who agreed to renew the certification and send proof to Community Care Licensing (CCL). \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 03/2025 for both the Licensee and S2. \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 09/28/2021. \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. \302\267 Current roster on file. \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file \342\200\223 Last drill conducted 01/2023. LPA brought this to the attention of the Licensee who understood that they were out of compliance with the fire and disaster drill regulations which state that fire and disaster drills need to be conducted every six months. Licensee agreed to conduct a new fire and disaster drill and send proof to CCL. \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records are not complete. During record review, LPA observed that C2 was missing proof of the 15 minute sleep checks. Licensee stated they have been physically conducting 15 minute checks for C2, but they have not been documenting the 15 minute sleep checks. Licensee agreed to begin physically documenting the 15 minute sleep checks for C2 and any other children enrolled who are under the age of two years old and agrees to send proof to CCL. \302\267 Employee\342\200\231s records are not complete. As stated above, during record review, LPA observed that both the Licensee and S2 were missing proof of current non expired Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training Certificate (AB1207). \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 Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 10/11/2023 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 at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. 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 PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. 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. 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 See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. LPA Perla Ordones informed licensee Leah Jones that this report dated 10/11/2023 document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Perla Ordones informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/11/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Leah Jones, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Leah Jones.