Routine inspection·September 14, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Saraliz Velando conducted an unannounced Annual Licensing Inspection. LPA was greeted at the front door by licensee, Nicole Gerbarg. LPA was granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. There were 11 children present. Licensee is using the following areas for daycare: Back yard, Side Yard, Master Patio, and Bathroom 2. The following areas are off-limits to children: Bedroom 1-3, Master Bathroom, Front Yard, Patio, Living room, Kitchen, and Garage. These areas are inaccessible to children by gates and constant supervision. Children are provided a safe, healthful, and comfortable environment, furnishings, and equipment. Business Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:30am-12:30pm. There is a fire extinguisher in the garage area that meets regulations. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Licensee stated there are no weapons or ammunition stored on the premises and LPA did not observe any. Storage for poisons, detergents, cleaning solutions, medications are inaccessible by doorknob covers for off limit rooms or safety latches. Licensee provided a fire/disaster drill log that shows last drill was conducted on 5/1/23. The home is kept clean and orderly with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Licensee has no infants currently on her roster. Pediatric CPR and First Aid card expires July 2024. Licensee has a Mandated Reporter training certificate that expires August 2024. There is a working telephone and email address. Licensee or facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain 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 or facility representative 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 for facility representative 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. 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, 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/inspection-process . Deficiency was cited on LIC809-D. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Nicole Gerbarg. Copy of report and Appeal Rights was given. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain for 30 days.