Routine inspection·October 28, 2021

On October 28, 2021 , at 9:00 a.m. , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee, Dymphna Jennings .\302\240 LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Five (5) daycare children and One (1) staff and Licensee were present in the facility during this inspection.\302\240 This facility is a 2 story, 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom house . Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas Licensed to be used for child care are: Living room, family room, dining room, 1/2 bathroom, bonus room, backyard .\302\240 Off limits areas are All of upstairs (3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), full bathroom downstairs, kitchen, laundry room and are inaccessible through use of safety gates . Hours of operation are: Saturday -Sunday from 12:00am-11:59pm. Licensee is currently using converted garage for daycare space that has not been approved for daycare use. Licensee states she did not know she had to report to Licensing. Licensee will send in documents for alterations of daycare areas. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements.\302\240 Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection.\302\240 The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available.\302\240 The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities at time of inspection.\302\240 The upstairs is not used and is gated off at the bottom of the stairway and the applicant understands the gate must be in place when children under five years are present during day care hours. Licensee has an inground pool that is surrounded by a pool safety fence, with self-latching, self-closing gate that swings away from the pool and meets Title 22 requirements.\302\240 Licensee has a waterfall that is not in use. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home at the time of inspection. 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 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.\302\240 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\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 7/2023.\302\240 Licensee has required immunizations.\302\240 Licensee has not completed Mandated Reporter Training.\302\240 Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed.\302\240 The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 8/13/21. There is a play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. Licensee places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. 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 provided and discussed the following:\302\240 Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms, and ensure that all adults residing or working in the home have criminal background clearances or exemptions.\302\240 Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare.\302\240 Licensee was also provided information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome.\302\240 LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov .\302\240 LPA advised if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing within 24 hours and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements, or Unusual Incident Reports LIC 624B, contact the Child Care Licensing: Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov 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.\302\240 Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience.\302\240 If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov .\302\240 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/\342\200\214inspection-process . A Deficiency is being cited based on LPA observation and records review in accordance with the California Code of regulations, Title 22, violations regarding the Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds Section 102416.3 (a) (1) (6), see LIC809D . Plans of Corrections were reviewed and developed with the Licensee.\302\240 A Copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with the Licensee, Dymphna Jennings. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Dymphna Jennings.