Routine inspection·July 31, 2023

On 7/31/23 at 12:38 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Sharlene Elopre. Also, in the home was husband Frederick Elopre and helper Anna Humpfrey. Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 1-story home toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present in the home were 7-day care children. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Applicant will be using the following areas for childcare: living room, dining room , family room #2/classroom, bathroom #2 and nap room. Off limit: master bedroom, master bath #1, office , laundry room and garage. The off limit areas have door knob covers to prevent children's access. The home has a fire place that is blocked off with a glass door and there is a safety latch to prevent the door from opening. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. LPA conducted childcare quality management interview with the Licensee. The fire extinguisher (located in the hallway) meets regulation and is operational. The carbon monoxide detector/smoke detector combination meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water on the property. Weapons are stored in off limit area. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 2/5/24. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 5/27/23 and is reminded it must be completed every 2 years. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found to be in order. Licensee maintains a current roster and is conducting emergency/disaster drills (last drill conducted on 6/8/23) according to regulation. 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; 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. LPA directed Licensee to website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing to receive important updates and information. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . 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-andresources/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. LPA reviewed with Licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records. To Keep in Your Family Childcare Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: childcare advocates-email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Childcare Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. On 8/28/23 at 11:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Sharlene Elopre. Also, in the home was husband Frederick Elopre and helper Anna Humpfrey. Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 1-story home toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present in the home were 7-day care children. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Applicant will be using the following areas for childcare: living room #1, living room #2/classroom, bathroom #2 and nap room. Off limit: master bedroom, master bath #1, office , laundry room and garage. The off limit areas have door knob covers to prevent children's access. The home has a fire place that is blocked off with a glass door and there is a safety latch to prevent the door from opening. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. LPA conducted childcare quality management interview with the Licensee. The fire extinguisher (located in the hallway) meets regulation and is operational. The carbon monoxide detector/smoke detector combination meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 2/5/24. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 5/27/23 and is reminded it must be completed every 2 years. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found to be in order. Licensee maintains a current roster and is conducting emergency/disaster drills (last drill conducted on 6/8/23) according to regulation. 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; 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. LPA directed Licensee to website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing to receive important updates and information. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . No deficiencies cited. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Sharlene Elopre. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.