Routine inspection·June 22, 2023

On 06/22/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Corina Beckby, conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Shannon Blake. Form (LIC 126), Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes, was provided to Licensee. Present in the facility was Licensee and assistant caring for 12 children. Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. LPA verified the annual fees are current. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee stated no new residents have moved into the home. 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. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Upon entry, LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Notification of Parent Rights. Off-limit rooms are: the entire second floor and garage. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by closed doors, gates, and/or supervision. The licensee acknowledges that she must contact LPA prior to making an off-limits area on-limits and vice versa. Cleaning agents, detergents, poisons, toxic and hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the home and meet Title 22 regulations. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher. Sharp utensils are stored in a kitchen drawer with safety lock. CONTINUED ON LIC809 C... page 2... The licensee understands that she must ensure the safety locks are not broken. Toys appear to be safe and in working order. Firearms and ammunition are properly stored according to Title - 22 Regulations. The fireplace in the home has tempered glass and is not in use during business hours. The backyard is fenced, and there is a pool and jacuzzi. The pool is surrounded by a 5 ft fence, with a self-latching gate that swings away from the pool and the jacuzzi has a latched covering. Fencing and jacuzzi cover meets title 22 regulations. LPA observed a current roster and confirmed disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s files. All required forms for the children in care are complete and maintained in the files. Preventative health and current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified for Licensee and assistants, and CPR expires 11/13/2023 . Mandated Reporter Training certificates expires 02/02/2024. Licensee understands the training must be completed once every two years, and training is accessible at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Report continued on 809-C... Licensee currently has no children enrolled that require IMS. Licensee acknowledges that a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 . CONTINUED ON LIC 809C... page 3... Licensee has 1 infant currently enrolled and is aware that an (LIC9227) Individual Infant Sleeping Plan, for infants under 12 months and sleep logs for all infants in care under 24 months need to be maintained in children\342\200\231s files. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and provided 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 provided safe sleep regulations, LIC9227 form and example of sleep log 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. LPA encouraged Licensee to visit the department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to family childcare homes. Report continued on 809-C... 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 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. CONTINUED ON LIC 809C... page 4... In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. An Exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee, Shannon Blake. LPA posted a notice of site visit. Licensee understands the Notice must remain posted for 30 days and that a failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. The licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form.