Routine inspection·March 26, 2025

On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Giese made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Licensee, Heidi Routhieaux. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: At time of visit four children were in care. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 5:15pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms, Garage, Laundry Room 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 have been cited · A working telephone is present · Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector is present and were tested during this inspection · Single story home, no stairs · Fireplace present and covered · All hazardous items are inaccessible, this includes: detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children · Storage of poisons are inaccessible to children and locked · No Firearms are stored at this facility as stated by Licensee. The Licensee understands that 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 · Control of Property on file · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires 03/08/2027 · Health & Safety Certificate completed and on file · no bodies of water are present at the facility. 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 conducted on 02/06/2025 · LPA conducted review of five children's files. All files contained emergency information card with required information, consent for medial treatment, parental rights and children's rights notifications. Reminders: - Current facility’s phone numbers must be on file at all times. - 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 web page at www.cpsc.gov to ensure that equipment purchased for the day care has not been recalled. - 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 (Type A), 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 - Please subscribe and email: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account. This website can also be accessed through www.ccld.ca.gov - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm at 951-782-4200 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 PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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-andresources/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 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. 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 may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Licensee, Heidi Routhieaux A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days