Routine inspection·December 5, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Gagandeep Singh met with licensee, Marilou Ugsang, for an annual inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained. Licensee lives in two story home. During the inspection, there were no day care children present. All adults living or working in the home have criminal background check on file. Per licensee, licensee is proving care for school age children at this time. LPA inspected the day care areas with the licensee. Day Care Areas: Kitchen, Dining area, Living room, Hallway, Bathroom in hallway. Off limit areas: Entire second floor, Laundry room, Garage and Backyard. LPA observed all the cleaning supplies, poisons and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to the children. LPA observed there is an inground pool in the back yard and pool has Department approved fence all around it. LPA observed the fence has gate and is locked to keep the pool inaccessible for the children. LPA discussed the AB2866 related to the new swimming pool requirements and provided a printed copy of the passed law. As per licensee, there is no firearm or weapon in the house. Fireplace has metal screen making it inaccessible for the children. The house is in good repair and free of hazards with proper temperature and ventilation. There are carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector and fully charged fire extinguisher in the house. There is a variety of age appropriate toys in the house. LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA observed licensee has License and other required documents posted in the child care areas. Licensee is aware that the fire or emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and must be logged. Licensee has a log in place and per log, last drill was conducted on October 18, 2024. Licensee has completion certificate for the Mandated reporter training. Per certificate, the training is valid until December 05, 2026. Licensee is aware that the training must be renewed every two years. See next page for continuation ................ Continuation from previous page ......................... 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 with licensee the safe sleep regulations and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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 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, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed and provided to the licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.