Routine inspection·July 18, 2023

On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Giese and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Gilbert Sena arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA and LPM were granted entry by Licensee, Gary Johnson. LPA and LPM toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Sunday, 23 hours OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Two Bedrooms, Bathroom, Garage A review of the staff records and review of a sampling of children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: • Physical Plant • Care and Supervision • Facility Administration • Records • Staffing Ratio and Capacity • Personal Rights Facility was found to be in compliance in these domains, except were noted in LIC809D · Licensee is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios · The Licensee is present in the home and has ensured that children in care are supervised at this time · When temporarily absent from the home, the Licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise children · A working telephone is present · Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector is present and were tested during this inspection. · All hazardous items are inaccessible, this includes: detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children · Storage of poisons are inaccessible to children and locked · No firearms are stored at this facility. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key-locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations. · Home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort · Safe and appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. · Outdoor play areas are fenced or appropriate supervision is present · Verification of control of property on file · Property owner/landlord notification and consent on file · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card: have expired 07/2023 (see LIC809D) · Health & Safety Certificate completed and on file · There are no bodies of water, at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Documentation of fire drills are to be conducted every six months: no drill long to review, see LIC809D · Each child’s file reviewed contained a copy of the emergency information card with required information Reminders: - Current facility’s phone numbers must be on file at all times. - Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. - Documentation of fire & earthquake drills are to be conducted every six months - Responsibilities of being a mandated reporter - Baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and other similar items are prohibited - The licensee is urged to visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission webpage at www.cpsc.gov to ensure that equipment purchased for the day care has not been recalled. - Once licensed, the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809/LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. A civil penalty of $100 per violation will be assessed for noncompliance. - Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at www.ccld.ca.gov . - Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care - Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care - Please subscribe to childcareadvocatesprogram @dss.ca.gov to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account. This website can also be accessed through www.ccld.ca.gov - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm at 951-782-4200 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov 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 LPA 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. 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. 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. 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/process An exit interview was conducted. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders 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. THE LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS ALONG WITH A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES (LIC809D) CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION. A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION MUST ALSO BE IMMEDIATELY (WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CHILD’S NEXT DAY IN CARE) GIVEN TO THE PARENTS OF ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY AND ANY CHILDREN ENROLLED INTO THE CHILD CARE FACILITY OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS (AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT.