Routine inspection·January 25, 2022

On January 25, 2022 at 12:40 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Leilani Curtis conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Susan Kelley. Also present was the licensee\342\200\231s helper Elaine Orozco and mother Ruth Begnaud. LPA provided the LIC 126, Entrance Checklist to Licensee. There were 12 children in care, one who is an infant. Facility was observed operating within ratio and capacity. LPA observed that Ruth Begnaud was not wearing a face mask in the facility. LPA reminded Licensee that masks are required inside of the facility for all individuals aged 2 and older. LPA conducted a tour of the home inside and outside per facility sketch. Licensee is using the following areas for daycare: kitchen, dining area, living room, playroom/den, bedroom #1, bedroom #2, bedroom #3, bathroom #1, bathroom #2, art room (single car garage conversion), front porch and enclosed rear yard. Off-limits areas include: entire upstairs, double car garage and front side yard. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Home is clean, orderly and has adequate ventilation. Children\342\200\231s toys and play equipment are available and observed free of hazards. Stairs are barricaded by a door. There is a working telephone/email address. All cleaning compounds, detergents, medications, and poisons are made inaccessible through latches, locks, and/or placed up on high surfaces. The fireplace is screened. The fire extinguisher and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operational. Licensee states there are NO firearms or other weapons in the home . The outdoor play area is fenced and free of hazardous items. There are no existing bodies of water present. Children records were reviewed for Emergency Information. The last documented disaster/fire drill occurred on 8/3/21. There are no new adults living or working in the home over the age of 18 years. All adult residents and helpers have submitted or been cleared for criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Pediatric CPR and First-Aid certificates are valid through 8/17/2023 for Licensee and Helper Elaine Orozco. LPA also discussed with Licensee AB 1207- Mandated Child Abuse Reporting. The Licensee and Helper Elaine Orozco do not have current mandated reporter certification. Licensee is aware that all personnel that interact/provide care and supervision to children must have proof of current certification on site to review. Training can be taken at: www.mandatedreporterca.com . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 . Licensee will submit an Incidental Medical Services, Plan of Operation to LPA by 2/25/22. LPA reviewed the following with Licensee: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations PIN 20-24-CCP, Updated Coronavirus 2019 Industry Guidance PIN 21-18-CCP, California Department of Public Health Guidance for Child Care Providers dated 6/29/21 and California Department of Public Health Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings dated 7/28/2021. Licensee is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall never be permitted during daycare operation. Licensee is aware that interference with a child\342\200\231s daily functions, corporal punishment, physical and mental abuse is not allowed. Licensee is reminded to make anything that reads, "Keep Out of Reach of Children" inaccessible to children. See LIC809D for cited deficiency. Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website. Please go to www.ccld.ca.gov and click on Child Care, go under Quick Links and Quarterly Updates, click on \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 then enter your email address and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click \342\200\234subscribe\342\200\235. Duty Officer: (619) 767- 2248, Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm 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 . 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 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee.