Routine inspection (3-year)·November 1, 2023

On November 1, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway met with Licensee’s sister, who granted access. LPA and Licensee’s sister toured the home for an Annual Random inspection. Family members residing in the home include 4 adult (licensee) and three other adults and three minor children. The home is licensed for fourteen (14) children. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. LPA observed two (2) staff and four (4) napping preschool day care children (Age 3). Physical Plant: This is a single story 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with kitchen, dining, family room, living room, and garage. Childcare is provided in Livingroom (upon entry). Children’s Bathroom is in hallway on the right. (LPA observed with poisons). Unused outlets (covered). Age-appropriate toys, furniture, and books. Napping (cots) equipment. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (garage), medicines (off limits Bathroom #2). Kitchen hazardous items that can pose a danger to children (sharp knives in the locked pantry (safety knob). Fire/earthquake drills complete (current- 9/2023). Roster (current). The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) (full/green). Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors (operable). Fire pull alarm was observed. Fireplace is screened (safety latch). Home has central AC and heat. Required postings were present on the wall. There is no landline phone only cell phone. Off limit areas: include Bedrooms (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5), Bathroom #2, garage (safety knob), Outside: The backyard is completely fenced. Three dogs (Vaccinated, separate gated area). Per Licensee, only one dog interacts with the day care children. Swing set anchored; LPA recommended a sturdier anchor. Age-appropriate toys grass and concrete for active play. No pool/spa or body of water on the premises. There is a trampoline in the yard. LPA recommended trampoline remained locked during the day care hours. Licensee signed a written statement stating the trampoline will remain locked during the day care hours. Others: Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe any in the home. Required training & CPR/First Aid (Expires: 2/2025). First Aid kit observed (complete). LPA viewed staff and children’s file and conducted a staff interview with the licensee. Transportation is not provided. The following was discussed with the Licensee: Maintain 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 provided. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is always required to 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 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 this 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-Friday 8am-5pm for information and reporting Unusual Incident reports: @ unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov using LIC 624B form. LPA discussed (Safe Sleep) during the inspection. Per Title 22 Regulations, there are deficiencies cited during the inspection. See 809D pages. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read, and a Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights, were provided to Magdalena Galvan, Licensee. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain the posting may result in $100 civil penalty.