Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 5/16/2024 at 8:35am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Pittman conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was permitted entry by the Licensee. The Licensee guided the LPA on a tour of the home. Upon entry to the facility, the LPA observe 2 children in care and the Licensee providing care and supervision.
The operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm, ages 0 to 13 years old.
This is a one-story family home. There is a living room, family room, kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry area, and attached garage but not accessible from inside the home. Licensee does provide napping, there are cots and a playpen. The off-limits areas are the three bedrooms, master bathroom, and garage; however, at 9:11am, the LPA observed the doors to the three bedrooms were not inaccessible to children in care, this is a Type B violation, see the LIC 809D for the details. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. 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. Hanging window blind cords: The cords are inaccessible to children. Pets: there are no pets on premises. Phone service: There is a working landline and cell phone, charged and kept on the Licensee at all times. Transportation: The Licensee does not provide transportation for children. Isolation occurs in the living room for children in care showing signs of illness. The calming area is located at a table in the living room. There is a fireplace that, per the Licensee, is not in use and barricaded with a stand and inaccessible to children in care.
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Knives are kept in the kitchen in a high cabinet, but not inaccessible to all ages of children in care, this is a Type B violation, see the LIC 809D for the details. Medication is kept in the off-limits master bedroom, inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept in the laundry area and inaccessible to children in care.
There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. The LPA observed the outdoor area for sharp objects, broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other debris; at 9:23am, the LPA observed a table in the side yard to be damaged, the Licensee plans to make it inaccessible, this is a Type B violation, see the LIC 809D for the details. Additionally, the Licensee attests that she will not use the backyard until she has cleared it and make it accessible to the children in care again. Per the Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms, and ammunition in the facility. The LPA did not observe any weapons. Per the Licensee, there is no smoking on the premises.
The First Aid kit included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauze, adhesive tape, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible to children kept in the off-limits master bedroom. The required fire extinguisher (3A40BC) is reading in green. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in operating condition, tested at 9:11am and 9:12am, respectively. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-month, last drills were recorded on 2/23/2024 at 11:30am.
Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), PUB 269 Child Passenger Safety Law, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148).
Licensee does not have insurance on the family child care home and has the parents complete the LIC 282-Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Homes.
The Licensee provided proof of immunization against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and Influenza vaccination for self, spouse, and son; however, the Licensee does not have proof of TB clearance in their personnel file, this is a Type B violation, see the LIC 809D for details.
Licensee was able to provide a Pediatric CPR/First Aid training expiring in 4/2026. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter Training Certificate has expired in 2021, this is a Type B violation, see the LIC 809D for the details.
Children\342\200\231s records: files were found to include the following required documents: LIC 700-Identification and Emergency Consent, LIC 627-Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A-Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights, LIC 995E-Caregiver Background Check Process, and LIC 9150- Parent Notification of Additional Children in Care, LIC 9212-Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information; however, the children\342\200\231s records were missing the School enrollment forms and PM 286-California School Immunization Record, this is a Type B violation, see the LIC 809D for the details. The infant record were missing the LIC 9227, this is a technical violation.
Licensee's facility child roster is current and maintained up to date.
The following were discussed: No smoking, infant walkers, Johnny jumpers, exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category which are not permitted in the facility. The LPA also discussed earthquake safety and necessity of drills, required forms for children\342\200\231s files, facility files, posting requirements, and penalties.
Facility Representative 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.
The Licensee was reminded to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The Licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report Form LIC624B when submitting the report to the department.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Facility Representative and discussed the 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 the Facility Representative 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. Provided Licensee with an Infant Sleep Plan form LIC 9227 and the sleep log.
Beginning on January 1, 2018,
Assembly Bill 1207 (2015)
requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website
www.mandatedreporterca.com
.
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/
.
Facility Representative 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.
During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and the RSO profile is completed in FAS.
Child Care Advocates:
To sign up for our Quarterly Updates, please email the Child Care Advocates at
chilcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov & call at (916) 654-1541.
The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000.
Per Title 22 Regulations, this facility is not in compliance, five Type B Deficiencies have been cited. Please, see the LIC 809D for the citations.
An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site visit, and Appeal rights were provided and discussed with the Facility Representative.
All licensing reports are recommended to be kept for 3 years. The Notice of Site visit is to be posted and visible to parents for 30 days.
