Routine inspection·April 7, 2022

At 10:00am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Saraliz Velando and Jennifer Lott conducted an unannounced Annual Licensing Inspection. LPAs were greeted at the front door by Jacqueline Hill and granted entry after identifying themselves and disclosing the purpose of their visit. Licensee\342\200\231s helper, Allisa Carmona, was also present. The licensee is using the following areas for daycare: Kitchen, Family Room, Bathroom 3, Back patio. Off limit areas include: Dining room, Living room, Porch, Bedroom 4, Master bedroom, Master bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3. Business Hours are: Monday- Friday, 6:30am-4:30pm. The facility currently has 7 children in care and is operating within the licensed ratio and capacity. LPA tested the smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway area. Both devices were functional. LPA observed the swimming pool located in the backyard. All bodies of water are secured and meet Title 22 regulations with fencing measuring 5ft in height, not obscuring the pool from view. Licensee, Jacqueline Hill, stated there are no firearms or ammunition stored on the premises. Fireplace is screened to prevent access by children. There are children less than 5 years old are in care and stairs are gated. Storage for poisons, detergents, cleaning solutions, medications are latched and inaccessible to children. Outdoor play area is fenced and free of hazards. The last disaster/fire drill was conducted in January 2022 . The home is kept clean and orderly with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The home provides safe toys, play equipment and materials. Children\342\200\231s records contained emergency contact information and immunization records. All parents or representatives received a copy of the Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights. Pediatric CPR and First Aid cards are current and will expire on 4/25/23. Mandated Child Abuse Reporting as per AB1207 expired 2/15/20. Staff immunizations were reviewed and in compliance. There is a working telephone and email address. Licensee or facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 to $500.00 maximum per day / 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-and-resources/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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services - IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies., and reviewed children\342\200\231s personnel and administrative records. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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, deficiencies were observed and noted on the attached LIC 809D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Jacqueline Hill. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.