Routine inspection·March 30, 2023

On 03/30/2023 at 1:25 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susan Brewer and Perla Ordones arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPAs were greeted by Staff 1 (S1) Donae Smith and granted entry to tour the facility inside and out. Per S1, the licensee Nicole Ingram, was away from the daycare. S1 and LPAs, reached out to the Licensee N. Ingram, by phone to notify that the inspection was taking place. Present were two staff, 3 minor residents. LPAs reviewed records and observed and/or discussed the following: LPAs requested updated changes on forms LIC279 Application form, LIC279B Resident Children, LIC610A Emergency Disaster Plan. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms and the garage. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domain: Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Records, Facility Administration, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC809D. \302\267 The facility is NOT operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. At 1:27 PM, LPAs took a census of 15 children present and in care. \302\267 The Licensee was not present in the home and has ensured that children in care are supervised. \302\267 When temporarily absent from the home, the Licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise children. \302\267 A working telephone is present. \302\267 LPA observed a fire extinguisher to be the 1A:10-B:C and not the required 2A:10BC, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present, were tested by S1, during this inspection and working. \302\267 All hazardous items are NOT inaccessible, this includes detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children. LPA Perla Ordones, observed dish detergent and Mr. Clean scrub pads, under the kitchen sink, without a latch. The products were removed by S1 and placed in the garage in the presence of the LPAs. \302\267 Storage of poisons is inaccessible to children and locked on 03/30/2023. \302\267 There is a properly barricaded fireplace on 03/30/2023. \302\267 No guns or weapons present as stated by the Licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations. \302\267 No stairs, this is a 1 level home. \302\267 Home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. \302\267 Clean, Safe and age appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. \302\267 Outdoor play areas are fenced and/ or appropriate supervision is present. Per S1, the outdoor play area is temporarily off-limits and the children do not have access at this time. The licensee plans to upgrade the turf. \302\267 Verification of control of property on file. \302\267 Property owner/landlord notification and consent dated 11/13/2007 \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 07/2023 for S1. \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 11/04/2007 \302\267 Mandated reporter General: NOT ON FILE; AB 1207 Child Care Expires: NOT ON FILE \302\267 Fire clearance: 12/03/2007 \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 12/08/2022. \302\267 There are no bodies of water on 03/30/2023. Licensee and Staff 1, 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. \302\267 Children\342\200\231s files are NOT complete for children present and in care: 3 children did not have records on file or LIC700 Emergency Identification forms, 1 child missing signatures on the LIC700 Emergency Identification form, 6 missing immunizations, 3 missing LIC995 parent rights, 5 not listed on the facility roster, 4 missing LIC627 consent for medical treatment; 3 missing the lic282, 3 missing proof enrollment in school; Infant Children present did not have sleep logs, 1 infant present under 12 months old did not have LIC9227 form. \302\267 Staff\342\200\231s files are NOT complete: A staff member present and caring for children did not complete the required criminal background clearance, both staff members present failed to complete the CA Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Part 1 and 2; 1 staff present did not have proof of Measles or Influenza, 1 staff present was missing Tdap, Measles and Influenza. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 Staff 1 Donae Smith, 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov for Riverside Regional Office. LPAs Susan Brewer and Perla Ordones, discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Nicole Ingram, 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. 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 . See LIC809D for cited deficiencies this visit 03/30/2023. Civil Penalties Issued on 03/30/2023 Appeal rights discussed and a copy of this report was provided to the licensee on this date. A Civil Penalty has been assessed during this inspection. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the \342\200\234California Department of Social Services\342\200\235. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. LPAs Susan Brewer and Perla Ordones, informed fa cility representative Donae Smith, that this report dated 03/30/2023 documents 2 of Type A citation. Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPAs Susan Brewer and Perla Ordones, informed facility representative Donae Smith to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/30/2023 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee representative Donae Smith, on behalf of the Licensee Nicole Ingram.