Routine inspection·October 19, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kyrsten Williams conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with the Licensee, Kimberly Krueger. LPA observed ten children in care with the licensee and the two assistants. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LPA observed that the annual facility fees are current. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection and observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair with ventilation. LPA observed the required documents were posted where visible to parents. LPA observed that there were no hazardous items\342\200\224such as cleaning compounds, medications, or sharp objects\342\200\224accessible to children. The fire extinguisher appeared to be in working condition and accessible. Fireplace and wood burning stove were appropriately barricaded to prevent access by children. The backyard is fenced, and the licensee acknowledged that in areas that are not fenced, 100% supervision is required. The facility has equipment and toys safe for children. The licensee stated there are no weapons on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Off limit areas consist of front room, master bedroom/bath, daughter's bedroom, storage bedroom, garage, and side yard. The licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA observed a current children's roster, fire drill log, and sleep check logs. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files and observed that all the required documentation was present in each child's file. LPA observed the CPR/First Aid certificate was current, expiring in October 2025. LPA observed a current Mandated Reporter certificate for the licensee, expiring February 2024. Assistants both have current CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Trainings. The licensee was reminded CPR/First Aid and the Child Care portion of Mandated Reporter Training must be completed every two years. LPA reviewed staff and facility files and observed the required documentation. The licensee was informed of the www.MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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. 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/ . The 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. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Kimberly Krueger. No deficiencies are cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.