Routine inspection·November 29, 2021

On 11/29/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the above facility. Upon arrival, the LPA met with licensee Diane Barnes, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Individuals that reside in the home include licensee, her spouse, and a child (daughter age 15). All adults living in the home have been background cleared. Per LIS, facility annual fees are current . Per licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Present today are Licensee, her assistant Larissa Arroyo-Catuto and 5 children ( 1 Toddler, 0 Infant, and 4 children (2 children are 7 years old, 1 child is 4 years old, 1 child is 3 years old and 1 child is 2 years old )observed under care. The Home is set up as follows: This family childcare facility is a single home 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with kitchen, living room, dining room, playroom, and attached garage. The garage was observed to be locked, it has a security latch on top of the door and a key bolt. The garage is used for storage only, the garage is off limits to children. The garage is located in the playroom. There is a spa or body of water on the premises. Main Area : living room, playroom, and backyard The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating, and ventilation. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds medicines, and hazardous items can pose a danger to children. \302\267 Playroom: LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. A small table was observed with a total of eight chairs. Several plastic storage bins were observed in which games and toys are stored for the children. A small play kitchen was located by the door with which children can play. There are games and books on the premises of this facility. There are mats on the floor that have educational/learning activities on them. The mats were observed to be in good condition. There is a security gate that separates that living room from the day-care room and another security gate was observed on the staircase that prevents children from accessing the upstairs bedroom. \302\267 Living Room: In the Living room a fireplace was observed that was properly screened via mirror glass doors and inaccessible to children. In the Living room, there were additional toys observed to be in the room stored on cubbies. \302\267 Kitchen: The kitchen was inspected to ensure hazardous and dangerous items were inaccessible to children (Safety latches). LPA observed proper storage of all cleaning detergents, medications, and sharp-pointed objects. LPA observed licensee keeps knives and sharp objects underneath the cabinet sink. The sink underneath the cabinet was observed to have a child proof lock on it. All sharp objects and knives are inaccessible to children. The medications are kept in the kitchen in the upper kitchen cabinets. \302\267 Bathroom #1: Children utilize a bathroom that located in the hallway near the kitchen. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. The bathroom was observed to have working toilet, sink, and an ample supply of towels and soap accessible for the children to use. Inside the cabinet underneath the sink LPA observed toilet paper. \302\267 Backyard: Child have access to the backyard area. The backyard is surrounded wood fencing that is over 5 ft high. LPA observed that there were a good supply of toys in which the children can play with. LPA observed bikes, basketball stand and other toys. There is a trampoline located in the backyard licensee states that children are not allowed to go on the trampoline. Declaration obtained regarding trampoline. \303\230 Off limit include : All Bedrooms(#1-#5), Bathroom #2, garage and laundry room. \303\230 Others: \302\267 AC/Heating Unit was observed. AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home is inaccessible to children via barrels blocking access to the unit. \302\267 Napping: Children will nap in the designated nap areas with adult supervision. LPA observed 8 Mats. \302\267 The First Aid kit is located in the kitchen inaccessible to children on top of the refrigerator. The First Aid Kit was observed complete with supplies and a first aid manual . \302\267 Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) : LPA observed there is a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) fully charged Date: 2018 and located in the living room closet inaccessible to children. \302\267 Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices were tested and in operable condition. \302\267 Fireplace: There is a fireplace in the living room area. It has a metal barrier screen to make it inaccessible to children. \302\267 Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children. \302\267 Bodies of water: There a spa on premises at this facility, licensee was asked to stand on top of spa cover during the time of this inspection. Spa cover was observed to support the weight of the licensee. Spa was observed to be locked. There is a key that unlocks spa cover, the spa cover is securely secured in place so that a child cannot slip under or undo. Licensee has an alarm that alerts her when the door to the back yard is accessed. The alarm will chime when opened. \302\267 Medications and cleaning solutions are stored in the Master bedroom cabinet which it made inaccessible to children. \302\267 Weapons or Firearms: Per licensee, there are no firearms present at this facility. \302\267 Meals: According to License she is currently participating in a Nutrition Food Program. The daycare home provides breakfast, morning snacks, lunch, and an afternoon snack. \302\267 Incidental Medical Services (IMS): 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The Licensee will not be providing medication to children. \303\230 Documentation: \302\267 CPR/First Aid: LPA observed licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with expiration date (09/2021) 1 hour of nutrition training, (8) hours of Preventive Health and Safety Training. \302\267 Immunization: Licensee does not have proof of being immunized against measles. Her staff does not have proof of being immunized against pertussis, and measles. The licensee provided a written statement declining the influenza vaccination. \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee did not complete the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com for every 2 years. The licensee will renew by 12/1/2021 \302\267 Transportation : The licensee does provide transportation for children. The licensee has a valid California driver's license with an expiration date of 05/16/2022. Licensee has valid vehicle insurance with the expiration date of 06/12/2022 and vehicle registration dated 01/16/2022. \302\267 Child files : LPA observed 10 children's files contained all required licensing documents. \302\267 Staff File (For Large FCC Only): The assistant needs to renew her CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training. \302\267 Fire Drill and Disaster Drill: Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 07/14/2021. \302\267 Facility Roster: LPA observed Child Care, Facility Roster. Per Licensing Information System, facility annual fees were current. \302\267 Licensee has posted as required: o The Facility License, o Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610 A) o Parents Rights Poster (PUB394) o Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148) The following information was discussed with the licensee : \303\274 Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files. \303\274 Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both. \303\274 The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were discussed. \303\274 The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. \303\274 Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. \303\274 Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility\342\200\231s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. \303\274 Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B \303\274 The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). \303\274 Criminal Record Statement: Licensee [or facility representative] 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 an 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. \303\274 Safe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [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. \303\274 Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. \303\274 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. \303\274 --Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. \303\274 Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now 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 \303\274 The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. \303\274 A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to Licensee. \303\274 LPA provided consultation during the inspection. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee Diane Barnes.