Routine inspection (3-year)·April 28, 2025

On 4/28/2025 at 1:30 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adriana Macias conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA identified herself and provided badge to Licensee Jacqueline Hill. The two story single-family home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. There were 5 children in care. Licensee stated there are 8 children enrolled, and that hours of operation are Monday thru Fridays from 6:30AM to 4:30PM. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Off limits areas are inaccessible through use of child gates barricading the bottom stairs and a door knob cover on door making garage inaccessible. Fully fenced backyard is used for outdoor playtime. Licensee understands that supervision is required at all times during outdoor activities. There is a body of water on the property, and it is properly fenced and pool alarm is installed. Licensee stated that fencing will remain in place and properly functioning whenever there are licensed children in care. Life Ring and Rescue Pole meet requirements and pool inspection log was available and up to date with daily documented inspections by the licensee. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid certification expires on 5/06/2025 and CPR certification expire on 4/22/2027. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reported Training Certificate expires on 04/2027. Licensee\342\200\231s immunization requirements were met as well as for other adults living at home. All adults living in the home, have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Licensee stated that she currently does not have a helper and that she understands that she may only operate as a small license. (CONT ON LIC 809C) Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms; 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 reviewed with Licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records. To Keep In Your Family Childcare Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: childcare advocates-email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Childcare Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. 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 . 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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. (CONT ON LIC 809C) 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 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. During the exit interview, licensee Jacqueline Hill, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Jaqueline Hill. Appeal Right were also printed and issued to licensee.