Routine inspection·October 18, 2024

On October 18, 2024, at 2:30 PM. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sherlynn Banas conducted an unannounced Annual Licensing Inspection. LPA was greeted at the front door by licensee, Lani Blakemore and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. 7 daycare children are present. The following areas for daycare are accessible: living room, kitchen, dining room, playroom, bathroom, and backyard. The off-limits areas are all bedroom upstairs and garage. The daycare has currently had 12 enrolled children. Licensee is operating within the licensed ratio and capacity. The fire extinguisher (located by the kitchen area), the carbon monoxide and smoke detector in one (located by the playroom) were all operational. Licensee does not maintain any weapons in the home. There were no bodies of water at the daycare. The hour of operation is 7:00 AM. to 6:00 PM Monday thru Friday. Storage for poisons, detergents, medications are stored securely and inaccessible. The licensee disaster drill was June 2024. The daycare is kept clean and orderly with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The daycare provides safe toys, play equipment and materials. Living room is used as an isolation area. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. Roster was provided by licensee. Pediatric CPR and First Aid card expired August 2024. Licensee has her appointment on November 13, 2024. She will do it with her new hired helper. The Mandated Child Abuse Reporter training expired on June 24, 2024. Training will be done immediately. There is a working phone at the facility. 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA Banas 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 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 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 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. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . 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. 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 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 Based on today\342\200\231s visit, there were deficiencies observed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Lani Blakemore. During the exit interview, the licensee, Lani Blakemore 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. .