Routine inspection·January 28, 2025

On 1/28/2025 at 8:30AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Licensee, Christine Labbe. The purpose of today’s visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual random inspection. Present was the licensee caring for five children. (2 infant-age, 3 preschool-age) Adults in facility have criminal record clearances on file. Licensee’s home is a one bedroom, one bathroom, one level house. The days and hours of operations are: Monday- Friday, 8:30AM- 4:00PM. Areas of the home designated for childcare are the: Living room (Playroom), Bathroom #1. Areas of the home designated as off-limits are the: Kitchen, Bedroom #1, Hallway and Entire Lower Level. LPA inspected home with licensee for health and safety hazards. At 8:40AM, the following was observed: Facility was clean with age-appropriate playthings available for the children. The floors and ground surfaces were clear of any obstructions leading to the exits. LPA observed table, chairs, scaled to the appropriate size and accessible furniture in good repair. Licensee had books and supplies free of sharp corners or splinters. For napping services, LPA observed napping mats stored in facility. Bathroom #1 was observed clean and in operating condition. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and item which can pose a danger, have been stored inaccessible to children. Child safety gates have been installed preventing access to off-limit areas. Windows in playroom have barricades installed. Home was a comfortable temperature, ventilation, and lighting. Home has telephone service; smoke/ carbon monoxide combination detector; and fire extinguisher (3A:10BC). (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 2) Facility/ Building does not have any pools; fishpond; jacuzzi; or other bodies of water. Per licensee, for outside play children are taken to the park (Holly Park). At 9:05AM., LPA reviewed facility records including the children files. The children’s files were reviewed and included the: Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700); Consent for Medical Treatment (LIC613); Notification of Parent’s Rights (LIC995A); and Immunization Records. Licensee is documenting infant napping conditions during each 15 minute review. Licensee’s cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/ Pediatric First Aid Certification was current, expiring: 9/2025. LPA reminded licensee renew mandated reporter training course (AB1207). Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV). Licensee is conducted emergency disaster drill/ fire drill every six months, with last drill completed on 1/8/2025. The required forms and include the: License; Notification of Parent’s Rights (PUB379); Written Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610); Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. Per licensee, isolation of an ill child is in the playroom. Per licensee, facility provides daily snack/ meal services for children in care. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 3) Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 years and over living in the home, person who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employee and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain criminal 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. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with licensee and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep Web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesource/child-care-licesning/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on United States consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www.cpsc.gov and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Facility was informed of the www.mychildcareplan.org site is a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting to child care providers and resources and referral agencies (R&R) throughout California. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 20-02-CCP. When an IMS is provided, a plan for 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- 0382 (TTY) and link to publications: 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 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 tool, please send them 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/inforesource/community-care-licensing/inspection-process .(REFER TO 809C., FOR CONT.) (PAGE 4) Based on today's inspection, no deficiencies were observed in areas evaluated according to California Title 22, Div. 12 Chap. 3, Health and Safety Code of Regulations. An exit interview reviewing facility evaluation report was discussed with Licensee, Christine Labbe. Licensee’s signature of this form acknowledges the receipt of these documents. During exit interview, licensee confirmed no registered sex offenders are living in the facility, and LPA completed RSO profile. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.