Routine inspection·July 22, 2024

On 07/22/24 at 12:20 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced inspection. Upon arrival, LPAsmet with Licensee, Briksam Gad. The two-story home contains four (4) bedroom and three (3) bathrooms, plus a second-floor loft, laundry room and garage. LPA toured and inspected all childcare areas to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present were the Licensee and one daycare child. Also present were two of the licensees minor children, her minor nephew, and her adult sister/helper, Jazmine Gad. Proper supervision and ratios were observed. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include: Kitchen, living room, dining room, downstairs bathroom, backyard, upstairs will use bathroom #2 and the loft area. Off limit areas include: Front yard, garage, upstairs to include bedrooms #1, #2, #3, #4 and laundry room. There is a pantry located in the kitchen, which has a doorknob cover. The garage door is locked. There is a working phone and email address at the facility. The licensee has sufficient age appropriate, safe, toys and equipment available. The home was observed to be clean and orderly, with sufficient heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Licensee stated she uses the fenced in backyard for outdoor activities. LPA advised that during outdoor play, visual supervision is required at all times. No guns or weapons present as stated by the Licensee. The home has a fully charged fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector that meet requirements and are operational. The living room fireplace is screened. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items were not made inaccessible to children at the time of inspection. Inaccessibility of hazardous items via latches/locks must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensee is reminded to ensure anything that reads "Keep out of reach of children" is inaccessible to children. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 LPA observed all required postings were posted. Children\342\200\231s and Staff records were reviewed. Licensee has the required immunizations per SB792. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires 1/25 and helpers Jazmine Gad and Fadila El Shanawani CPR/First Aid expires 2/25 and 7/25, respectively. Preventative health practices course was completed, which includes lead poison prevention training. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires 11/29/24. Helpers\342\200\231 certificates expire 12/2/24. LPA reminded the licensee that Mandated Reporter Training certificates must be renewed every two years. Emergency drills were not conducted. LPA advised the licensee of the difference between emergency drills and testing fire alarms. Licensee maintains a current roster of the children which LPA obtained during time of inspection. LPA verified that all adults living or working in the home have been fingerprint cleared and associated. LPA reminded Licensee that all unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. Duty officer number is (619) 767-2248. 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 conducted child care quality management staff interview with the licensee. 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 Mary Medina 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 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/ . CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . See LIC809D for deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Briksam Gad. 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.