Routine inspection·August 10, 2021

On 08/10/2021 at 9:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Michelle Hood conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensees, Sherrie & Ceji Johnson. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee Sherrie. Ten (10) children and three(3) staff were present in the facility during this inspection. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The home is two stories with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and a two car garage. The following areas are used for child care: First floor and front yard with the exception of the garage. Two of the upstairs bedrooms will be used for overnight care only. Off limit areas include: the master bedroom and bathroom and the garage. These areas have been made inaccessible with the use of safety gates, door locks, door knob covers and/or latches. The stairs and fireplace have been made inaccessible. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The storage area for poisons is locked. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced front yard available for outdoor activities. No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensees 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 Sherrie's First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 02/2023. Licensees has required immunization's. Licensees completed Mandated Reporter Training. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 08/04/2021. (Safe Sleep, if applicable) There is one crib or 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. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age and shall be available to the Department for review. The provider places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. LPA provided and discussed the following: 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. Licensees was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensees were also provided handouts with information regarding upcoming Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee 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 . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. 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 . No deficiencies cited An exit interview was conducted with the licensees. The licensees were provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility.