Routine inspection·April 23, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on 04/23/2025 at 02:16 PM. LPA met with Licensee Kimberly Faer who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There was 1 child present with Licensee when LPA arrived. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 07:30 AM to 05:00 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including the garage, master bedroom and bathroom, bedroom #2, laundry room, and pool. The facility is licensed as a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of 14 children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license. The fire clearance for a large family child care was approved in 04/2020 by CalFire Department. During the inspection, LPA observed Licensee to be responsive and aware of where the children were at all times. A working cell phone telephone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed, along with a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, both of which were tested by the Licensee. The fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children, and all hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are locked underneath the kitchen sink making them inaccessible to children. No weapons are present, and the Licensee understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations. The facility provides clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys for children. A current roster is on file, and required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parent’s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted on January 6, 2025. Fencing Key items to document: · Fence Type : Wrought iron · Height of the Fence : 5 feet (60 inches). · Spacing of Horizontal Bars/Beams : Must have a minimum distance of 45 inches between bars/beams or any other protrusions/indentations that make the fence easily climbable by a child under six years old. Is compliant. · Distance Between the Ground and Bottom of Fence : <2". · Spacing Between Bars/Slats on Picket-Style Fences : Horizontal bars are at least 45 inches apart, and spacing between slats and do not exceed 4 inches. · Measurement of Gaps/Void Spaces : Do not allow the passage of a sphere with a diameter of 4 inches or greater. · Fence Sturdiness : Fencing materials ensure the fence cannot be easily pushed over, broken, removed, or stretched by children. · Proximity of Permanent/Non-Permanent Items : No objects observed that provide access into pool. Gates Key items to document: · The gate is self-closing and self-latching. · The gate swings open away from the body of water. · The lock is positioned 60 inches from the ground. Pool Alarms Key items to document: · Pool alarm is functional. · Compliance with ASTM International Standard F2208. Safety Equipment Key items to document: · Observations of safety equipment readily visible and available near the swimming pool. · Life ring: o Minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches. o Approved by the United States Coast Guard. · Rescue pole: o Is 8 feet; needs to be 12 feet o Is equipped with an attached body hook. · Licensee provides daily inspection logs. · Observations confirm inspections are conducted daily to ensure all safety measures are in place before the facility opens. Photographs of the Body of Water and Fence/Cover/Etc. Key things to capture: · Fence Type : Example: wrought iron, wood, lattice, chain link, or mesh. · Height of the Fence : Must show a measuring tape or an object for perspective (5-foot minimum). · Self-Latching Mechanism on the Gate . · Views from All Angles : o Full fencing. o Relation to the house to confirm no direct access. o No protrusions or items against the fence that render it climbable. There are pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Licensee understands that all bodies of water including ponds, above 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 products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. LPA observed that a daily pool inspection log is being completed on days of operation and all safety measures are in place before the facility opens. Both children's and employees' records are complete. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and is valid until January 2, 2027. The Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on August, 2025. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, living or working in the home, 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. 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-and-resources/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, 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) or (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 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. On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above 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 – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 On this date, 04/23/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. 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 for CARE tools, please send the 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/process . There are no deficiencies being cited at this time. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this this report was reviewed with and handed to the Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.