Routine inspection (3-year)·November 8, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst Jennifer Velasco (LPA) conducted an unannounced inspection and met with Licensee Eriquetta Johnson (Licensee). Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Licensee stated they only provide care to children two years of age and over. 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. Off-limits areas in the home are: upstairs, dining room, living room, laundry room, right & left sides of the backyard, and garage. Licensee has placed a gate between the family room and the stairs. Licensee stated if that gate is open, she places a gate at the base of the stairs. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. 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. LPA observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning. The facility has equipment and toys safe for children. The fire place was also barricaded, and licensee stated that it is not used during day care hours. The backyard is fenced, and Licensee acknowledged that in areas that are not fenced, 100% supervision is required. Licensee stated there are no guns on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a current children's roster and fire drill log. 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. LPA observed a current Mandated Reporter certificate for Licensee and assistants. Licensee was reminded that the Child Care portion must be completed every two years. LPA reviewed staff and facility files and observed the required documentation. LPA discussed with Licensee the safe sleep regulations and Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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. Licensee stated they do not enroll infants and only enroll children two years of age or older. 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/ . 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 . Licensee was informed of the 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders (RSOs) living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.