Routine inspection·August 9, 2021

On 8/9/2021 at 10:50 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of an Annual inspection. During this visit, there were 10 children in care with Licensee and her husband. Licensee's assistant, Hanna is out ill today. Licensee was reminded of the Covid-19 procedures for an exposure or positive case in staff or children. The facility is within ratio and capacity. LPA toured the home. Primary child care areas are family room, kitchen, outdoor potty and fully fenced back yard. Off limits areas have been made inaccessible with the use of safety gates. There are no weapons stored in the home or on the property and there are no bodies of water present. The fireplace has been secured. The fire extinguisher is full of adequate size and located on the wall just inside the door of the garage. The smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector are operational. The home is clean, orderly and has adequate ventilation and heating. Licensee has provided sufficient space for the children to eat and play within the home. The program is half day and there is no napping. Children\342\200\231s toys and play equipment are safe and age appropriate. There is a working telephone and all required forms are posted. Outdoor play space is fully fenced and supervision is provided at all times. No hazards were noted. Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed for emergency information. Licensee's pediatric CPR/FA certificate with A-B-Cpr expired in June. She has been unable to register for a class as they are all full but will use the exemption and sign up for the next available. SB 792 (Staff Immunizations - Measles, Pertussis, Influenza) and current TB tests are required for all staff. Requirements have been met. Current AB 1207 (Mandated Reporter Training certificate are on file for all staff. Licensee is to be present in the home to ensure children are supervised and reminded that no children are to be left in parked vehicles and car seats are not to use used for sleeping. Children will be observed upon entry and throughout the day for signs of illness and an appropriate isolation area is established for sick children. Capacity limitations were reviewed. Safe Sleep was discussed to include requirements for cribs/play yards, proper infant placement, supervision and documentation while sleeping. Licensee does not take children under 2 years of age. Updated Covid 19 Guidelines for Child Care were provided. LPA discussed California Megan's Law and the website was provided as follows: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . 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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 . Services are not in place. Licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Select \342\200\234Child Care\342\200\235 then \342\200\234Quick Links\342\200\235 and Quarterly Updates. Select \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select \342\200\234subscribe.\342\200\235 See LIC 809D for deficiencies. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided. Signature at the bottom of this report confirms receipt. Notice of Site Visit was posted during this visit and must remain posted for 30 days.