Routine inspection·September 28, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Babatunde Ibitoye met with Cheryl Miller who guided analyst on a tour of the facility for an One Year Required inspection. Present during the time of this inspection are, Licensee, 3 Teenagers volunteers with 15 children (1 infant Toddlers and 8 school age). This is a single story 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with kitchen/dining, family room, living room/child care, laundry room and garage. There is no pool/spa or body of water on the premises. Family members residing in the home include 1 adult (licensee) and two children. Days and hours of operation: Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Physical Plant: Main care is provided in the living room (at entrance) and family room. Children use the bathroom in hallway on the left. Off limit areas include all Bedrooms #1, #2 and #3, bathroom #2, laundry and garage (key lock). The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (laundry room), medicines (cabinet, key lock) and hazardous items (cabinet, key lock) that can pose a danger to children. Sharp knives are in the upper cabinet of the kitchen. Fire/earthquake drills complete and maintained current. Roster complete and maintained current. There is a designated area for ill children as necessary in living room. There are age appropriate toys and play equipment. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC) are in operable condition. Per Licensee there are no weapon/firearms in the home. The facility sketch is complete and updated to add Trampoline (off limits gated area), there is working telephone (cell). Per Licensee no one smokes in the home. Bathroom: Shower is free of hazards (child care bathroom). The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, nail polish. Toilet and faucet is clean and operable. Kitchen: The home has a clean and fully stocked refrigerator/freezer. Cleaning supplies are under the kitchen sink (safety latch) and the laundry room (off limit). No chemicals in the kitchen were observed to be accessible. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks will be provided. Outdoor: The backyard is completely fenced and there is a gate on the left and right side. There is a jungle gym that is anchored, two dogs (kennel, off limits bedrooms), one cat and one turtle (garage). There is a Trampoline (separated from the child care play area/fenced). Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. CPR/First Aid expire 02/12/24 (Licensee). Mandated Reporter 12/14/2023. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, . Licensee has proof of being immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Per the licensee, transportation is being provided for children. LPA observes the licensee’s valid California driver’s license with an expiration date of 04-08-2024, vehicle insurance with an expiration date of 01-11-2024, and vehicle registration with an expiration date of 04-12-2024 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 following was discussed with the Licensee: Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter ( www.mandatedreporterca.com ) were reviewed; Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee made aware that it is his/her/their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care. Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website). Licensee advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months & licensee must obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed. Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "child care" room; Room additions to the family child care home. Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. Licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition or construction. 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. 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 Cheryl Miller 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. One deficiency cited for Over Capacity see 809D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Cheryl Miller. This report was read and provided to Licensee Cheryl Miller on this date.