Routine inspection·September 13, 2022

On 9/13/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fabiola Diaz met with licensee Charlotte Findlay for an unannounced annual/1 year inspection. During the inspection there were 8 children present, 2 of which were infants. Licensee's husband and adult son were present. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. The home is a two story home with a fenced front yard, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, day care area, garages, laundry room, and a backyard with a pool. The off-limit areas are: entire second floor, garage, laundry room, and sheds. Licensee was notified that prior to any changes of an on-limit to an off-limit area, or vice versa, the department must be notified. LPA observed fire place to be screened and the stairs to be barricaded. LPA observed the pool to be completely surrounded by an iron fence that is at least 5 ft high, with a self-closing and self-latching gate. 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 Title 22 regulations. Licensee stated there is no firearms on premises. LPA 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 observed licensee's immunization records at facility file. LPA printed out a list of documents required to keep at the home for adult assistants and adults residing in the home. LPA observed a children's roster and a fire drill log. Licensee's CPR/First aid card had an expiration date of 7/17/24. Mandated Reporter Training for licensee was observed with an expiration date of 9/5/24. Licensee understands these trainings must be completed every two years. LPA observed complete day care children's files. LPA observed some forms to be outdated, so LPA provided licensee with an updated LIC311D. Report continues on 809C............... Incidental Medical Services were discussed\342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 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 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. 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.