Routine inspection·October 4, 2024

On October 4, 2024, at 10:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst\342\200\231s (LPAs) Brian Morris and Anastasia Flores arrived for the purpose of conducting an inspection as part of a compliance review. Upon arrival, LPAs knocked on the front door and was allowed entry into the facility by Child care assistant Laura Mora. At 10:25 AM LPAs toured the facility, inside and out, and the following was observed and/or discussed: \302\267 Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. \302\267 Off-limit areas include: All bedrooms, Garage, closet areas, right side of back yard, left 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. There were nine children to two staff. \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. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection. \302\267 Fireplace has protective screen to prevent in home fires or issues. \302\267 All hazardous items were not stored inaccessible to children. \302\267 Toxins were found not locked and accessible to children in care in the kitchen sink area. \302\267 Weapons are present according to Title 22. 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 are provided. \302\267 Current roster on file \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted. Updates to facility postings will be provided to the department by the licensee. \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file \342\200\223 no students enrolled currently; fire drill not conducted. \302\267 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 Verification of control of property is on file. \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records are complete. \302\267 Employee\342\200\231s records are incomplete. \302\267 Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training is expired \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Cards were not completed \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 03/13/2022 \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. 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 them 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 . Child care assistant Laura Mora 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 Childcare 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 Child care assistant Laura Mora 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 [facility representative] 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/ Child care assistant Laura Mora was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Childcare Center can be obtained on the Department\342\200\231s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 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 \342\200\223 Friday; 7:00am to 5:30pm at: 951-782-4200. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. During the exit interview, the Child care assistant Laura Mora, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Childcare assistant Laura Mora. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. The facility representative was informed that the \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. The \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post Type A reports for 30 days will result in a Civil Penalty of $100.00 If the facility receives a Type A violation, the licensee shall post and provide copies of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days and provide a copy to current and enrolling parents. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child\342\200\231s file.