Routine inspection·June 3, 2022

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Laura Mejorado and Aman Sharma arrived at the facility to conduct a required/annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 5:30pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Bedrooms 1 & 2 and garage area · The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios · Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection · A working telephone is present and current number on file · Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. · Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children · All hazardous items are not stored inaccessible to children · Toxins are locked · Weapons are not present/stored according to Title 22. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations · Single story home · Verification of control of property on file · Property Owner/Landlord Consent (LIC 9149)/Notification (LIC 9151) on file · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted · Mandated Reporter Training expires on 02/21/24 · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 2/6/23 · Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 10/23/04 · There is a pool in the backyard with a self-latching and self-closing door, which swings away from the pool. Fence is at least five feet in height and in substantial compliance as per Title 22 regulation. 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. · Clean, safe and age appropriate toys · Current roster on file · Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 4/19/22 · Children’s records are complete / Employee’s records are not complete · 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 · Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 6/3/22 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. · The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov - 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 [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. 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 - Licensee Betty Heck-Tyler 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. - Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov , and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. The Licensee, Betty Heck-Tyler, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. 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-car e-licensing/process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Betty Heck-Tyler . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.