Routine inspection (3-year)·March 8, 2024

On 03/08/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Corina Beckby, conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Robyn Lindeman. LIC (126), Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes. Facility hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 6:00 am \342\200\223 6:00 pm. LPA verified that annual fees are current. 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. 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: second floor, salon 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 and detergents are made inaccessible to children. Poison, toxic and hazardous times 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 inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that she must ensure the safety locks are not broken. The backyard is fenced and has sufficient toys. The fireplace in the home has tempered glass. Licensee states there are no weapons in the home. Toys appear to be safe and in working order. Report continued on LIC809-C... page 2... LPA observed a current roster and confirmed disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months. LPA reviewed 3 children\342\200\231s files. LPA observed 15-minute observation checks for napping infants. Preventative health and current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified for Licensee, and CPR expires 07/12/25 . Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated reporter could not be verified. Licensee understands the training must be completed once every two years, and training is accessible at www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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 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 has 2 infants currently enrolled. Licensee is maintaining sleep logs for all infants in care (under 24 months) are being maintained in children\342\200\231s files and has Infant Individual Sleeping Plans for all infants under 12 months. 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 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 LIC809-C... page 3... During the exit interview, the Licensee, Robyn Lindeman , confirmed there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. LPA reminded Licensee to advise the department of any and all facility closures (vacations, Holidays, and illness). 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 regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . LPA informed Licensee, Robyn Lindeman, that this report dated 03/08/24, documents Type B citations that are a potential Health and Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care. A separate 809D is issued for the deficiency. An Exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee, Robyn Lindeman. 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.