Routine inspection·December 17, 2021

On 12/17/21 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Fabiola Diaz and Christopher Bello met with staff Dairius Tippin and licensee Vivian R. Kuykendall for unannounced annual inspection/1 year inspection. Present in the facility were 11 children. The two story home has a front yard, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, day care room, family room, kitchen, nook, dining room, living room, bonus room, laundry room, and fenced backyard. On today's date licensee updated the off-limits areas in the home to be: backyard, 2nd floor, and laundry room. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by closed doors and/or supervision. Licensee acknowledges that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Licensee was notified that prior to use of any off limits area, the department must be notified. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The house has a working telephone, fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector that meet regulations. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Cleaning compounds and hazardous items were inaccessible to children. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. LPA discussed and observed all the required postings. LPA advised the licensee that if there are any poisons at the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. LPA reviewed licensee\342\200\231s file and immunization record. Licensee was not able to find her Measles records, and stated she does have the Measles vaccine and would send to LPA. Children's roster and a fire drill log was observed. Licensee's EMSA pediatric CPR/First aid card was current with an expiration date of 1/30/23. Licensee's assistant had a current CPR/First Aid, but was not EMSA approved. Licensee explained that it was taken when the pandemic began and was not able to find an in-person training. Mandated Reporter Training for licensee expires on 12/09/23. Licensee understands training must be complete every two years. LPA observed children's files and the files contained the LIC Emergency forms. Report continues on 809C..... Licensee provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS) and LPA discussed the policy. 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. 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 . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. No Title 22 Deficiencies are being cited on today's date. Technical Violations were assessed. Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee.