Routine inspection·November 10, 2022

On November 10, 2022 at 12:15 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Leilani Curtis conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Kathryn Post. Also present were the licensee\342\200\231s helpers Keri Huerta and Karina Llamas. LPA provided the LIC 126, Entrance Checklist to Licensee. There were 11 children in care, two who were infants. Facility was observed operating within ratio and capacity. LPA conducted a tour of the home inside and outside per facility sketch. Licensee is using the following areas for daycare: kitchen, family room, downstairs bathroom, downstairs bedroom/nap room and enclosed rear yard. Off-limits areas include: entire upstairs, living room, dining area (next to living room) and garage. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Home is clean, orderly and has adequate ventilation. Children\342\200\231s toys and play equipment are available and observed free of hazards. Stairs are barricaded via a safety gate. There is a working telephone/email address. All cleaning compounds, detergents, medications, and poisons are made inaccessible through latches, locks, and/or placed up on high surfaces. The fireplace is screened. The last documented disaster/fire drill occurred on 7/28/22. The fire extinguisher and smoke and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational. Licensee states there are NO firearms or other weapons in the home. The outdoor play area is fenced and free of hazardous items. There are no existing bodies of water present. Children records were reviewed for Emergency Information. The licensee does not maintain sleep documentation for the two infants present at the time of inspection. There are no new adults living or working in the home over the age of 18 years. All adult residents and helpers have submitted or been cleared for criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Pediatric CPR and First-Aid certificates are valid through 6/12/23 for Licensee and Helper Karina Llamas . Licensee and Helper Karina Llamas have completed the Mandated Child Abuse Reporting-per AB1207. LPA reviewed certification and it is in compliance. Helper Keri Huerta does not have current mandated reporter certification. Immunization records per SB792 were reviewed and in compliance for Licensee and Helpers. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. The licensee states that she currently has no children who require this service. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - 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 . LPA reviewed the following with Licensee: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations PIN 20-24-CCP dated 9/15/20, Updates to the California Department of Public Health Coronavirus Disease 2019 Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs, PIN 22-28-CCP dated 10/25/22 and California Department of Public Health Covid-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs dated 10/21/22. Licensee is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall never be permitted during daycare operation. Licensee is aware that interference with a child\342\200\231s daily functions, corporal punishment, physical and mental abuse is not allowed. Licensee is reminded to make anything that reads, "Keep Out of Reach of Children" inaccessible to children. See LIC809D for cited deficiency. 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/process . 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. 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee.