Routine inspection·June 9, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with Licensee, Susanna Mrosek who guided analyst on a tour of the facility for the One Year Required inspection. This is a single storey house with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, playroom, front and back yard. Per Licensee the living room, kitchen, dining room, hallway bathroom, two bedrooms (located down the hallway, and the back yard are utilized for family child care activities. Per licensee the off-limit areas of the home include the master bedroom, master bathroom, and bedroom located off the living room, laundry room. The off limit areas are inaccessible via key locks and child safety locks. Currently residing in the home are the licensee, and one adult. Upon arrival, LPA observed ten children in care with the Licensee and staff 1 providing supervision. Current days and hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 06:30am- 06:00pm. Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. According to Licensee all medications are stored in the off limits areas of the home. Sharp knives were stored in the kitchen on a magnetic strip located high on a kitchen cabinet. Cleaning products were located in the off limits areas of the home and in the hallway closet which is equipped with a magnetic lock. The laundry area was made inaccessible via a child safety lock located at least five feet up on the cabinet doors. Fire/earthquake drills was last completed in March 2022. Documentation was maintained and up to date Safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials were present. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operable. Per Licensee no one smokes in the home. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, no baby bouncers saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/ play equipment were observed on the premises. The living room is the designated area for ill children in the child care. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one Per Licensee, there are zero firearms stored in the home. The home has a wood burning stove located in the living room. According to the Licensee, when the wood burning stove is used the Licensee puts up a gate that surrounds the wood burning stove. The gate is secured to the wall behind the wood burning stove. In addition, there is a wall heater located in the hallway of the home near the bedrooms. The wall heater has a metal grate secured to the unit which made the heating elements inaccessible to the children in care. A child safety gate is located in hallway of the home. The home has swamp cooler. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, and windows cords were inaccessible. Bathroom: Toilet, sink, faucet, bath/shower were clean and operable. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, nail polish. A changing table was located in the playroom of the home. Outdoor: The outdoor play area has on limits and off limits areas. The area utilized for child care activities is surrounded by a chain link fence. The outdoor play area was inspected and play equipment was observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed swings, an octagon climber, tiny tikes climbing toys, dramatic play houses, and a mud pit. The climbing equipment was placed on sand and anchored to the ground. LPA reminded the Licensee to regularly monitor the play equipment for potential hazards. Per Licensee, the family has one dog who is current on their shots. Per Licensee the dog does not interact with the child care children. CPR/First Aid expires 10/13/2023 and mandated reporter training expires on 7/29/2023. Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA reviewed ten child files, the Licensees and one staff file during this inspection. Based on LPAs record review four of the ten child files reviewed were missing the LIC 627, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment. Consent for medical treatment is required to be in the children's records per Regulation 102421(b) Child records, therefore a type B citation was issued, refer to LIC 809D. Per LPAs file review and conversation with the Licensee, Staff 1 has not completed the mandated reporter training. Mandated reporter training is a required training for all staff per Health and Safety Code, 1596.8662(b)(1) . A type B citation was issued. All adults living/residing in the home are fingerprint cleared and associated Report continued from page two Documents Provided and/or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Roster, Postings, Safe Sleep, COVID-19 posters. Licensee stated sh e does not have child care insurance. The following were observed/discussed and or provided: Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB394), Roster (LIC9040), License, Emergency and Disaster Information (LIC610A, LIC9148). The following was discussed with the licensee: Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is he/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensing must have the facility\342\200\231s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. 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. PA 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. Report continued o page four Report continued from page three On January 1, 2018, or before March 30, 2018, a person who is a licensed childcare provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the online mandated reporter training and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years. @www.mandatereporterca.com. **Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements Summary: This bill amends Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 1596.859, 1596.8595, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve the transparency of licensing records and to ensure that parents/guardians using a licensed childcare facility are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children. \302\2471597.622 Employees or volunteers at family day care home; immunization requirements; records; exemptions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed - related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication There is an on-Duty Worker/Officer is available to answer any questions and concerns at (661) 202-3318. Department hours of operation not including state holidays are Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm 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/inspection-process . Report continued from page four Based on LPA record review there two citations issued today for Child records and Personnel records. In addition one advisory notice was issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Susanna Mrosek.