Routine inspection·June 7, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Saraliz Velando conducted an unannounced Annual Licensing Inspection. LPA was greeted at the front door by Licensee, Jodanna Dinsmore. LPA was granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. Licensee is using the following areas for daycare: Living room, Dining room, Kitchen, Daycare room and Backyard. The following areas are all upstairs and off-limits to children: Bedrooms 1-4, Bathrooms 2 & 3, Front yard, and Garage. These areas are inaccessible to children by baby safety gate. The children are provided a safe, healthful, and comfortable environment, furnishings, and equipment. Business Hours are Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. LPA tested the smoke alarm and the carbon monoxide detector combo located in the daycare area and it is functional. There is a fire extinguisher in the Daycare room area that meets regulations. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Licensee stated there are no weapons or ammunition stored on the premises and LPA did not observe any. There is a fireplace in the daycare room area that has been barricaded and inaccessible to children. Storage for poisons, detergents, cleaning solutions, medications are out of reach and inaccessible to children. Licensee provides outdoor play in her backyard that has age-appropriate equipment and toys in good condition. Licensee provided a fire/disaster drill log that shows the last drill was conducted on 5/9/23. The home is kept clean and orderly with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Licensee had a Sleep Log available for children under 2 years old and one Sleeping Plan for an infant in care. Pediatric CPR and First Aid card expires September 2023. Licensee provided proof of Mandated Reporter Training that expires June 2025. Licensee and her helper have Letters of Declination for flu shots in their files. 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 or facility representative 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 for 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. Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 . 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, no deficiencies were found. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Jodanna Dinsmore. Copy of report and Appeal Rights was given. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain for 30 days.