Routine inspection·July 28, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Steven Montoya conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the above Large family child care home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with licensee Shyita Johnson, who guided the LPA to tour of the facility. Individuals that reside in the home include 2 adults (licensee, her husband) and 2 minor children. Per LIS, facility annual fees are current. All adults living in the home have been background cleared. Per licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Home is set up as follows: This is a single story house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, family/daycare room, living room, and attached garage. Per Licensee the living room, and family room/kitchen, 1 bathroom are utilized for the family child care activity area. Per licensee off-limit areas of the home is the all bedrooms, master bathroom, laundry room, and garage. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air and heat and ventilation. Main Area: Main care will be conducted in the Office, living and family room. There is a security gate located prevents children from accessing Kitchen. Living and Family room/ Daycare area: In the Family room which is the designated playroom, LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. A small table was observed with a total of 6 chairs. Several plastic storage bins were observed in which games and toys are stored for the children. 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. The home has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. Hanging window blinds cords are inaccessible to children. Family Room : In the family room a fireplace was observed which was blocked by child cubby which make the fireplace is inaccessible to children. In the family room, there were additional toys observed to be in the room stored on cubbies. Kitchen The kitchen was inspected to ensure hazardous and dangerous items were inaccessible to children (Safety latches). LPAs inspected the kitchen and observed that all lower cabinets and drawer have child proof latches that are in good condition. Bathroom #1: Children utilize a bathroom that is in the hallway. Bathrooms were toured, and inspected sink/toilet are in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. All poison and medications are made inaccessible to children with child safety latches on the sink cabinet. There was one cabinet that was observed to have a child proof latch on it; hand soap was observed in the cabinet. Backyard: The backyard was inspected; the backyard is cement landscaping surrounded by vinyl fencing. Children have access to the backyard. LPA observed, a plastic kid's slide, several small bikes, tables and chairs with other age appropriate toys. LPA did not observe a swimming pool or bodies of water on the premises. Licensee will ensure that children are always supervised while outside in the backyard. Facility Roster: LPA observed Child Care Facility Roster. Per Licensing Information System, facility annual fees were current. \302\267 Licensee has posted as required the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, and Parents Rights Poster. The facility roster is not current. there are no current facility earthquake/fire drills documents observed during the time of this inspection. 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. \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 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. \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). Documentation: \302\267 CPR/First Aid: LPA observed licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with expiration date. 1 hour of nutrition training, (8) hours of Preventive Health and Safety Training. LIC859 \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee has completed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com , See LIC 859 \302\267 Transportation : The licensee does not provide transportation for children. \302\267 Child files : LPA observed 4 children files contained all required licensing documents. \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 09/03/2021 . 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. 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. Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. 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 send directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov The Regional Office has a Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to Licensee. LPA provided consultation during the inspection. No Deficiencies cited: Exit interview conducted and inspection report, appeals rights and notice of site visit was reviewed with the licensee Shyika Johnson.