Routine inspection (3-year)·November 16, 2023

On 11/16/2023, at 1:15 P.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Hancock-Ege Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA Del Mundo met with Licensee, Star Hancock-Ege and stated the reason for the inspection. The LPA provided copies of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist Form, LIC 311D Forms/Records to Keep in the Family Child Care Home, and all records/forms that need to be maintain in the facility. Licensee guided the analyst on a tour of the day care areas. The day care take place in the following area of the home: living room, playroom (main day care), dining area, bathroom #1, and outdoor play area. Licensee states the day care hours of operation is Monday to Friday, from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Currently living in the home is the licensee, one adult (licensee\342\200\231s spouse), and minor child. Licensee is currently providing transportation to children in care. Licensee has a current driver\342\200\231s license and car insurance. During this visit, LPA observed eight children present in the facility and two assistants. 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. LPA observed all cleaning products and detergents are stored in the upper shelves of the cabinets in the laundry room (off limits) where they are inaccessible to children. Knives and other sharp items are stored in a container on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen (off limist). Per licensee, household medications are stored in the licensee\342\200\231s room where children do not have any access. Licensee also told LPA that zero medications are currently being provided for the current children in care. Licensee stated that she is a member of a food program and is providing meals and snacks to children. The facility is a one-story house. There is no fireplace in the facility The home has wall heater and swamp cooler. Pg 2 Based on records review, licensee conducted the fire/earthquake drills on October 4, 2023, and is conducted once every six months. The facility has a fully charge fire extinguishers with a 3-A:40-B:C (brand new) and 2-A:10-B:C classification (reading in green, checked at 2:02 P.M.) LPA observed safe and age-appropriate toys, toy cars, playhouse, dolls, Legos, puzzles, cubbies, coloring books, and other learning materials. Licensee provides four playpens and eight sleeping cots for children to use. Licensee has first aid kit box stored in the upper cabinets of the playroom. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable conditions (checked at 1:59 P.M.). LPA observed electrical outlets are covered with a safety plastic plug to prevent access by children in care. Licensee stated that she owns no firearms, and no one smoke in the facility. Licensee is advised that baby bouncers, saucer chairs, or any recalled and or banned toys or sleep/ play equipment are prohibited on the premises. Licensee is advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Bathroom: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. During the inspection, LPA observed a step stool and a potty chair inside the bathroom. LPA did not observed razors and/or sharp objects, shampoos, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. Currently, the licensee has 18 children enrolled in the facility. Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, he/she is separated from other children in the living room of the facility. Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. The outdoor play area has a covered porch and age-appropriate toys and play equipment. LPA observed a toy house, basketball for older children, slides, seesaw, climber, baby swing, and little toy cars. Per licensee, she supervised children while playing outside. At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing on the day of the incident and/or 24 hours of incident by telephone, fax Pg 3 and/or in writing to the Department. Licensee is familiar with the Unusual Incident Report form, LIC624B. The report on unusual incident/injuries can also be mailed to unusualIncidentreport@dss.ca.gov 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 five children\342\200\231s files, licensee, and assistants\342\200\231 files. Based on records review, children\342\200\231s files are complete; licensee and assistants have current mandated reporter trainings completed on 02/04/2022 and 02/08/2022; CPR/First Aid trainings were completed on 07/02/2023 and 06/13/2023. Licensee and assistants have proof of immunization against measles, pertussis, and influenza. Licensee and assistants have TB skin test on file. Licensee and other adults working and living at the facility have received criminal record clearance. The following was discussed with the licensee: The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is always required for children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensing must always have the facility\342\200\231s phone number; 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at Pg 4 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months and are also in Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The facility is in compliance per Title 22 regulations. During today's inspection, LPA Del Mundo did not observed deficiencies that may hinder the health and safety of the children in care. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the licensee. Notice of Site Visit: A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213 was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. A copy of this Report was reviewed, and Appeal Rights were also provided to Licensee, Star Hancock-Ege.