Routine inspection·November 12, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Saraliz Velando conducted an unannounced Annual Licensing Inspection. LPA was greeted by licensee, Kathryn Post. LPA was granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of the visit. There were 11 children in care with Helper, Keri Huerta Palmatier. LPA observed the children sitting at an activity table in the outdoor play area. 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. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/24/24. 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 blocked with a baby 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 for safety. The fire extinguisher meets regulations and is located under the kitchen sink. Licensee states there are NO firearms in the home and LPA did not observe any. The licensee stated that there are no bodies of water and LPA also did not observe any. Children records were reviewed and were complete. There are no new adults living or working in the home over the age of 18 years. All adult residents and helpers have been fingerprint cleared. Pediatric CPR and First-Aid certificate expires June 2025 for Licensee and her helpers do not have a current CPR, as licensee stated that they are not left alone with children. There is a working telephone and email address. 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 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.htmyour 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 . Type B deficiency was cited on page LIC809-D. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Kathryn Post. Copy of report and Appeal Rights was given. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain for 30 days.