Routine inspection·December 13, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA\342\200\231s) Eileen Corral an d Taadhimeka Haynes-Zeigler conducted a required Annual Inspection on today\342\200\231s date. Prior to entering the Facility LPA Corral reviewed the COVID-19 Prescreening Questionnaire with Licensee Jeannette Gross. Upon entrance to the Facility, there were 12 children present in care with Licensees Jeannette and Kimberly Gross providing care and supervision. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on 12/09/2021 indicates all facility staff who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100 minimum per day and up to $500 maximum per day per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The hours of Operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 6 AM \342\200\223 6 PM. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted with Licensee Kimberly Gross. Rooms available to children in care were observed to be equipped with age appropriate furniture. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of children safety gates. The childcare primary area is the living room which is located passing the napping room. Equipment was found to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed edges. Items which could pose a danger to children such as detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated Poisons/Hazardous items are not kept on the premises. The children's bathroom, toilet and handwashing sink were observed to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. The facility has conducted an emergency drill on 11/10/2021 and maintains documentation of drills. The facility has a working smoke detector, and fire extinguisher. The carbon monoxide detector was found to have low batteries. LPA Corral verified there is a working phone service. Facility meets all posting requirements. Licensee understands the Family Child Care Home shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Continue to Page 2. Page 2. The outdoor activity areas were also inspected for compliance. The outdoor activity was observed to have age appropriate equipment and to be in good condition. The outdoor area was enclosed by appropriate fence, the play equipment consisted of swings and slides. Licensee was reminded to ensure facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Licensee was reminded visual supervision is required during outdoor play. There are no bodies of water present on on-site, Licensee was informed all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position . Hazardous items were not observed to be accessible to children in care. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA Corral and Haynes-Zeigler also conducted Record Review of Staff and Children Files. Each Staff\342\200\231s files contain the required documentation. Both Licensees' Pediatric CPR/First Aid was completed on 07/20/2021. Mandated Child Abuse Reporter training was completed on 02/13/2021. Review of staff records also contains proof of Staff who are immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each child\342\200\231s file contains the required identification and emergency contact information. Both Infant Files were missing the Infant Sleeping Plan LIC 9227 and the Infant Sleeping Log documentation including Infant's Name, Date and time of 15 Minute Check. Licensee was reminded not to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Licensee was also informed to ensure each child is accorded a safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet the child's needs. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 LPA discussed the Safe Sleep Regulations and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage was provided https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep . 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. Continue to Page 3. Page 3. CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee. 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/ nspection-process Director was reminded a request to transfer, associate/disassociate individuals can be submitted to Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov . Director was also informed of their Reporting Requirements, Unusual Incident Reporting inbox was provided UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov . Lastly, Director was informed the Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm at (951)782-4200. Based on Today\342\200\231s inspection, Facility was found to be out of Compliance o f Title 22 California Code of Regulations. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies. Exit interview was conducted and Evaluation Report was reviewed with Licensee Jeannette Gross. A Notice of Site Visit was provided, Licensee was reminded it must remain posted for 30 days. End of Report.