Routine inspection·September 14, 2023

On September 14, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway met with Licensee, who granted access. LPA and Licensee toured the home for an Annual Random inspection. F amily members residing in the home include 3 adults (licensee), spouse, and mother. All adults living in the home are criminally background cleared. The home is licensed for fourteen (14) children. There are three (3) assistants. LPA observed eight (8) preschool children in active lesson and three (3) infants in care and four (4) staff. Physical Plant: This is a two story 4-bedroom, 3- bathroom home with kitchen, dining, family room, living room, and garage. Childcare is provided in Livingroom (upon entry) and Family/dining room (next to the kitchen). Children Bathroom is in hallway (left) next to the kitchen. Age-appropriate toys and books. Napping (mats, cribs) equipment. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (upstairs), medicines (off limits bedroom). Kitchen hazardous items (sharp knives top of refrigerator) that can pose a danger to children. Fire/earthquake drills (current). Roster (current). The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is full/green. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors (operable). Fireplace (permanently covered). Home has central AC and heat. Required postings were present on the wall. Unused outlets (covered). Three cabinets inside the day care area have supplies and do not pose a danger to the children. Stairs (gated). LPA observed two (2) baby walkers that were immediately removed from the day care area. One infant (8 months) sleeping on their side. LIC 9227 (current). Landline phone and cell phone. Cameras observed in day care area. Off limit areas: include Bedrooms (#1, #2, #3, #4), Bathroom #2, Bathroom #3, garage (key lock), kitchen (gated). Outside area on the left (locked gate). Outside: The backyard is completely fenced. No pets observed. Swing set anchored, age-appropriate toys. No pool/spa or body of water on the premises. Artificial grass and concrete for play, shaded area (observed). Shed (safety latch). AC unit (covered). Other: Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe any in the home. Required training and CPR/First Aid (current). The First Aid kit (observed). LPA viewed staff and children’s file (missing information) and conducted a staff interview with the licensee. Transportation is provided (insurance verified). The following was discussed with the Licensee: Capacity requirements, Notification of Parent's Rights, Roster requirements (keep updated names), Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, updated. Safe Sleep regulations were discussed and provided. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter. Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is always required to all children in care. If food is brought in, it is properly labeled. Licensee will check food expiration dates periodically.Licensee was advised on how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. 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). Type A citation: Type A citation(s) shall be posted for 30 consecutive days along with the Notice of Site Visit Letter (printed out after every visit) and posted during hours of operation, as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Licensee shall provide a copy any Type A citation(s) 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 the 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. Failure to do so will result in a Civil Penalty being assessed. State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category. Licensee is advised visit www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information. --Licensee was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse, 1-800-827-8724/760-243-6640 --Family Child Care Providers (Disaster Planning information): https://cccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/disaster-planning-and-fire-safety/ --Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov --Child Care Videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org --Licensee advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. 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 . The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm for information and reporting Unusual Incident Reports. LPA provided consultation (Safe Sleep) during the inspection. There are deficiencies cited during the inspection. See 809 D pages. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read, and a Notice of Site Visit were provided to Loretha Dantzler, Licensee at the facility. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting will result in a $100 civil penalty.