Routine inspection·November 30, 2021

On 11/30/2021, at 03:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Dana Stevens conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee, Lisa Brown.\302\240 LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee.\302\24014 children ages (5 years - 12 years) and Licensee's assistant, were present in the facility during this inspection.\302\240 This facility is a two story, 6 bedroom, 4 bath home . Licensee accompanied LPA inside and outside of the facility during this inspection. The following areas are used for child care are: Living room, kitchen, dining room, downstairs day care rooms, and downstairs day care bathroom. Off-limits areas are the entire upstairs. Licensee provides care for only school-age children at this time, but understands that a safety gate must be in place at the bottom of stairs when children under 5 are present. The backyard is used for outdoor activities and is fully fenced. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements.\302\240 All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. Licensee stated 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.\302\240 Licensee's First Aid and CPR certifications expire 09/2022 and assistant's First Aid and CPR certification expires on 07/2023. The Last Fire/Earthquake drill was conducted on 11/2021. Licensee and Assistant have required immunization.\302\240 Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training in 11/2021 and assistant completed Mandated Reporter training 10/2021. Facility roster was reviewed and found complete. Licensee does not provide care for infants. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. No deficiencies cited. A copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Licensee. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days.