Routine inspection·August 3, 2023

On the above date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Brasel arrived at the facility to conduct an annual one year inspection. LPA was granted entry by Licensees spouse, present were 8 children. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Off limit areas include: Entire upstairs, garage, both gated side yards, the gated back portion of the back yard, master bed and bath. \302\267 The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domain: Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Records, Facility Administration, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personal. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains. \302\267 The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. \302\267 The Licensee is present in the home and has ensured that children in care are supervised. \302\267 When temporarily absent from the home, Licensee will arrange for a qualified, substitute adult to care for and supervise children. \302\267 A working telephone is present. \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. \302\267 All hazardous items are inaccessible which could pose a danger to children. \302\267 Poisons/toxins are being stored in the garage. \302\267 Fireplace is secured with a glass door. \302\267 No guns or weapons present as stated by the Licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations. \302\267 The stairs are barricaded. \302\267 Home is clean and orderly with heating and ventilation for safety and comfortable. \302\267 Safe and appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. \302\267 Outdoor play area is fenced. \302\267 Rental agreement on file with landlord notification and consent. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Cards expire for both licensee and spouse on 03/12/2024. \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 12/17/16, a copy is maintained with the facility file. \302\267 Mandated reporter: Child Care Provider expires on 01/05/2024 for the licensee and spouse who assist. Both licensee and spouse took the General training on 01/04/2022. \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills completed every six months: Last drill on 06/28/2023. \302\267 There are no bodies of water currently. 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. \302\267 Children\342\200\231s files are complete. Additionally, the following was reviewed with Licensee: - AB 1207 \342\200\223 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 \342\200\223 Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. - Effective January 1, 2017 \342\200\223 Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov \302\267 Licensee was provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Mon. \342\200\223 Fri. at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. No IMS currently- 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 \302\267 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. \302\267 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 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. \302\267To 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/process . A notice of Site Visit was issued and is to be posted in a prominent location at the facility for the next 30 days. A copy of this report was provided to the licensee on this date and must be made available to the public upon request for the next 3 years. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed with the licensee, a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.