Routine inspection·July 7, 2023

On 7/7/2023 at 2:45 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. During this visit, there was one child in care. The facility is within ratio and capacity. Licensee has requested an increase in capacity as of 6/7/2023. Fire clearance was granted on 6/30/2023. LPA will incorporate the review of related regulations and required documentation into the annual visit today. LPA toured the home. Primary child care areas are the main floor and both back and front fenced yards and the facility sketch on file is accurate. Off limits areas have been made inaccessible with the use of safety gates. There are no weapons stored in the home or on the property and there are no bodies of water present. The fireplace has been secured and the stairs have been made inaccessible. The fire extinguisher is full and of adequate size and located in the downstairs closet. The dual smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detector (mounted on the ceiling by the staircase) is operational. Emergency drills are being conducted and logged at least every six months and there is a written Disaster Plan on file. The last emergency drill was conducted on 3/1/2023. The home is clean, orderly with adequate ventilation and heating. Licensee has provided enough space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Licensee provides all food. The furniture, to include napping materials and children\342\200\231s toys, books and activities are safe and age appropriate and in good repair. Licensee has checked for recalled items. There is a working telephone and all required forms are posted. Outdoor play spaces are fully fenced with age appropriate play equipment and activities in good repair. No hazards were noted. Licensee understands there is no smoking in or around day care areas. Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and found to be complete. No school age children currently enrolled.Licensee understands to verify enrollment in school. The facility roster was current and complete and is being stored for 3 years. Licensee's pediatric CPR/FA certificate with A-B-Cpr is valid through 2/24. There are no staff files to review today, however, Licensee understands that she may not operate at a large family capacity unless there is an assistant present. Assistant requirements were reviewed today to include immunization information, background clearance, mandated reporter and First Aid/CPR training and all other required documentation. Licensee is reminded that Mandated Reporter Training certificates are to be renewed every two years at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee's certificate is valid through 4/24. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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. Children will be observed upon entry and throughout the day for signs of illness. An appropriate isolation area has been established for sick children. Reporting requirements for communicable diseases to include positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident for THREE or more cases. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee doesn't plan on implementing this policy currently. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Licensee is to be present in the home to ensure children are supervised and reminded that no children are to be left in parked vehicles and car seats are not to use used for sleeping. Capacity limitations for both small and large family homes were reviewed. LPA discussed California Megan's Law and the website was provided as follows: www.meganslaw.ca.gov Licensee is signed up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PIN). To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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, Shanan Miller. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Shanan Miller, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies are cited. Upon final file review, the increase in capacity will be granted and an updated license sent for posting. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.