Routine inspection·July 1, 2022

On 07/01/22 8:36 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Rajani Goudreau conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with the Licensee, Laura Sambrano. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Eight children were present in the facility during this inspection. In addition, licensees\342\200\231 two adult daughters (helpers) and mother were present in the home. This facility is a one story, four-bedroom, two-bathroom house. The following areas are used for childcare: living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom located in hallway of home, and partial of backyard. The following off-limit areas are made securely inaccessible: far left side of backyard, four bedrooms and restroom located in master bedroom and garage. Operation hours are Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements, per LPA observation. LPA observed hazardous items inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee poisons shall be placed in a storage area and locked. LPA observed toys, play equipment and materials available for the children\342\200\231s use. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. LPA informed licensee children shall be supervised during outdoor activities. There is a hot tub located in an off-limit area of the backyard. The hot tub is empty and has a cover sturdy enough to hold an adult. In addition, the cover of the hot tub locks with a key, per observation. Fireplace located in living room is securely screened. 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. 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. See LIC809C continuation page... 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. Licensee and helpers First Aid and CPR certifications are valid and expire in July 2023. Licensee has required immunizations on file, per file review. Licensee and helpers have completed the Mandated Reporter Training and expires in July 2023. LPA informed the licensee the Mandated Reporter training shall be completed once every two years. A sample of children files were reviewed and complete. The facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on February 17, 2022. 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 . 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. LPA discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . LPA informed licensee in order to sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINs through our website. Please go to www.cdss.ca.gov and on the right side of your screen click on \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235, put your email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click \342\200\234subscribe. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. 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 . No deficiencies issued during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with the Licensee, Laura Sambrano.