Routine inspection·November 21, 2024

On 11/21/24 at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keturah Lane conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee, Halda Boules and provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC126). The one-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. There were no daycare children in care during the inspection. Licensee stated she takes care of an infant in the mornings and school-age children in the afternoon. The fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector 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. 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 has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for childcare include: living room, kitchen, daycare room, bedroom #2, bedroom #3 and kids bathroom. Off limits areas include: Room #1 (master bedroom) which includes a smaller bathroom & closet and are inaccessible through use of door locks. There is a working phone at the facility. The licensee has sufficient age appropriate, safe, toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Verification of control of property is on file. Licensee owns the home. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on June 2026. Licensee meets immunization requirements. Mandated Reporter training was waived due to language barriers. Licensee speaks Arabic, Chaldean and English. Licensee maintains emergency records for children. Required documents are posted. LPA reviewed documentation of emergency drills and last (earthquake/fire) drill was conducted on 10/10/24. (continued on LIC809-C...) 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 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. 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. 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. 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/ . No deficiencies cited at this inspection. (continued on LIC809-C...) Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Halda Boules. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Halda Boules, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 .