Routine inspection·October 6, 2021

On 10/06/21 at 9:45 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland and LPM Monica Cuddy arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Licensee, Shaha Alawad Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126) upon entry to the facility. Present was the licensee, Ahmad, Anwar and teenage sister who helped translate in Arabic. There were 4 children present , 2 are day-care children over the age of 2 and 1 infant and a 2 year old who live in the home. LPA and LPM observed one year infant sleeping on low sofa. licensee moved child to crib that did not have a fitted sheet and was filled with blankets, pillows, plastic shopping bag. All these items were removed during visit. Licensee did not have a sleep log for this infant. The two story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. The Licensee is present in the home and has ensured that children in care are supervised at this time. When temporarily absent from the home, the Licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise children. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for childcare include: Entire down stairs. Off limits areas include: Backyard, garage and upstairs. Licensee takes children to a near by park for outdoor activities and understands supervision must be provided at all times. These areas are inaccessible through use of doorknob covers and safety gates. Stairs were not barricaded upon arrival. licensee put gate up during visit. There is a working phone at the facility. The fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector meet requirements and are operational. Not all hazardous items were latched/locked and secured and out of reach of children. Drop end freezer was accessible to children. Cables and cords through out the home accessible tot children and outlets were not covered. The fire place screen is in disrepair and should be replaced. Verification of control of property is on file. Licensee rents the home. Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted. Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire in September 2023. Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 6/16/19. Licensee meets immunization requirements. Licensee is exempt from Mandated Reporter training due to language barrier. Licensee has conducted disaster drills. Children's records were reviewed and were incomplete. Licensee did not have a complete updated roster. There are no bodies of water. 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. 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. The home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Safe and age appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. Back yard is fenced and free of hazards. 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. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Facility Administration, Records, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, and Personal Rights. Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care are online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Please note it is you Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday at (619) 767-2248 for any Unusual Incident Reporting. Continued on 809 c LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms, ensure that all adults living or working in the home have criminal background clearances to avoid civil penalties associated with this requirement; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPAs and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPAs provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA reviewed Covid-19 guidelines with Licensee and provided Covid-19 resources. Please subscribe to childcareadvocatesprogram @dss.ca.gov to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account. This website can also be accessed through www.ccld.ca.gov . 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 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/process . Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Shaha Alawad. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Deficiencies are cited. See LIC 809 d and Technical Violations