Routine inspection·June 7, 2024

On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Giese arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Licensee, Gary Johnson. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: This is a Large Family Child Care Home, No children were in care during this visit. 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, no deficiencies cited. · 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 is inaccessible to children and locked · Single story home: no stairs · No weapons or firearms are stored at the facility as stated by Licensee: 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 · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card valid until 08/2025 · 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: last drill was 04/25/2024 · Each child’s file reviewed contained a copy of the emergency information card with required information Criminal record clearances are required prior to all adults living or working in a Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 per day the person has been present, may be assessed. All individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. This was verified on 06/07/2024 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 - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday 951-782-4200 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. 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 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and provided resources: Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page is listed below: 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 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 A notice of site visit was given: THE LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Gary Johnson.