Routine inspection·January 13, 2022

On January 13, 2021 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alize Tillery met with Licensee Teruko Jones for the purpose of an annual required 1 year inspection. The facility\342\200\231s days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA observed care and supervision of 3 children supervised by the Licensee. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee offers transportation services. A health and safety evaluation was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off limit areas consist of: the three back bedrooms, laundry room and garage. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher, first aid kit and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per licensee, there are no weapons in the home. No children were observed in parked cars. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children, and safe toys were observed. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files for the 3 present children, files were observed to be complete. Required postings and the children\342\200\231s roster were observed. Licensee has record of conducting fire drills at least every six months. Per record, last drill was conducted on 12/22/2021. LPA observed COVID19 posters and children 2 years and above were wearing masks; current guidelines were discussed. LPA observed licensee\342\200\231s CPR and First Aid card which expires 6/6/2023. LPA provided and reviewed a list of documents that are to be kept in the assistant\342\200\231s file and adults (who live in home) files. Licensee\342\200\231s fees are current. LPA discussed the requirement of renewing mandated reporter training every 2 years. Licensee does not have record of a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Continued on LIC809C\342\200\246 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitting 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 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 living or working in the home, 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. 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 [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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Teruko Jones. A deficiency is cited on the following LIC809D. Appeal Rights were provided.