Routine inspection·July 30, 2024

On July 30, 2024, at 10:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sherlynn Banas conducted an unannounced annual inspection with Lina Alkes (licensee). LPA met with licensee and provided the business card and Inspection Checklist (LIC126). The one storey home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. There were 2 children present at the time of inspection, Licensee stated she has 21 enrolled children in care. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet the requirements and are operational. The fire extinguisher (2: A:10-B:C) is by the kitchen is accessible anytime needed. The carbon monoxide (located by the bedroom hallway) and smoke alarm is located by the hallway and living room were all in good condition. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children. Areas used for childcare include family living rooms, kitchen, bathroom, and backyard. Off limits areas include all the 3 bedrooms, living room by the entrance, dining room, and garage are inaccessible through use safety gate and doorknob cover for the garage. There is a working phone at the facility. The licensee has sufficient age appropriate, safe, toys and equipment available. Licensee owns the home. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expired in July 2025. Licensee meets immunization requirements. Licensee declines the flu vaccine. Mandated reporter training was not taken before the initial license because licensee speaks Arabic. Children records were reviewed as well as the roster. Required documents are posted. The last fire drill was done on March 18, 2024. Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, 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 and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA Banas reviewed Covid-19 guidelines with Licensee and provided Covid-19 resources. LPA Lane directed Licensee to website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing to receive important updates and information. 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 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. LPAs 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. 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. 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 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 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, report was reviewed, and Appeal rights was provided to the licensee, Lina Alkes. During the exit interview, Lina Alkes confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiency cited on this inspection. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.