Routine inspection·October 3, 2024

On 10/03/2024 at 10:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffanie Diep arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA toured inside and outside of the home, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Licensee April Kyte\342\200\231s parent/assistant (S2) was also present during the inspection. Normal days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Off-limits areas include: the entire second floor and garage. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Appropriate supervision was provided during the inspection. A working telephone was present with current number on file. An appropriate fire extinguisher was present. A functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by Licensee during the inspection. LPA observed fireplaces in the home. Licensee stated the glass screen does not get hot. LPA observed Licensee touch the glass screen. Licensee stated they will maintain supervision to ensure children's safety. All hazardous items were stored inaccessible to children. Toxins were locked. There are no weapons present in the home per Licensee. Licensee understands all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible to children in care according to Title 22 Regulations. Stairs were barricaded by a baby gate. Verification of control of property on file (Mortgage Statement). Facility sketches, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Notification of Parents' Rights poster (PUB 394) were posted. Continues on LIC 809-C Continued from LIC 809 (Page 2) Preventive health and safety training was completed on 07/28/2007. EMSA pediatric CPR and first aid certification for Licensee expired on 08/15/2022. LPA observed current EMSA Basic Life Support CPR certification for Licensee was completed on 12/02/2023. LPA observed current EMSA first aid certification for Licensee was completed online only on 12/15/2023. LPA discussed the requirement to renew CPR and first aid certification every two years prior to expiration. LPA informed Licensee that certifications are to be pediatric and include in-person instruction. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires on 06/20/2026 . Licensee confirmed there are no accessible bodies of water on the premises at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water, including in-ground and above-ground pools, hot tubs, spas, and ponds, must be inaccessible to children in care and be properly covered or fenced according to Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified prior to installation of these and similar bodies of water. Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys were present. A current roster of children was on file. Documentation of fire and disaster drills was on file; last drill was conducted on 09/04/2024. Children\342\200\231s records were complete. Staff records were not complete. LPA did not observe all required immunizations for S2. LPA reminded Licensee to maintain documentation of the required immunizations for all employees and volunteers. LPA also observed AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate for S2 expired on 06/14/2024. LPA discussed the mandated reporter training requirement and Licensee was reminded to ensure all staff renew the course every two years. Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting e-mail at UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov . Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from their facility via e-mail to Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov . The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at (951) 782-4200. Continued from LIC 809-C (Page 3) 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 five 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. 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (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/ . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the e-mail address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE Tool, please send e-mail inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. Continued from LIC 809-C (Page 4) See attached LIC 9102 for advisory notes. Based on LPA\342\200\231s observation, interview conducted, and records reviewed, a deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. LPA Tiffanie Diep informed the licensee, April Kyte, that this report dated 10/03/2024 documents one Type B citation as there was a potential risk to the safety of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, April Kyte. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no registered sex offenders (RSO) living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in the Field Automation System. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.