Routine inspection·June 29, 2023

On 6/29/2023 at 8:45AM., Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Luis J. Gomez met with Licensee, Nadia Lama. Purpose of the inspection was explained and was for an Unannounced; Annual Random inspection. Present in facility was the licensee caring for three children (1 preschool age, 2 infant age). Adults have criminal record clearances on file. Licensee’s home is a three bedroom, two bathroom, two level house. Days and hours of operation are Mon- Fri, 8:00AM- 5:00PM. Day-care Areas: Top Level Bedroom #1, Bathroom #1, Living Room Area (Playroom), and Ground level: Backyard Area. Off-limit Area : Top Level: Kitchen, Bedroom #2, Living Room #2, Middle Level : Bedroom #3 (Pass through only), Bathroom #2 and Ground level: Garage. LPA inspected facility, indoor and outdoors, with licensee for health and safety hazards. At 8:50AM., the following was observed: Facility was clean, orderly, with age-appropriate playthings available for the children. Floors/ground surfaces were clear of obstructions or possible hazards. Accessible furniture, blocks and books inspected were in good repair. Cubbies are available in playroom for storage of children belongings. Child sized table and chairs are available for snack and seated activities. For napping services, LPA observed play pens (with tight-fitting sheet) stored in bedroom #1. One crib/ play pen is available for each infant in care. Per licensee, napping sheets are washed every week. The off-limit areas have been made inaccessible, with child safety gates. Bathroom #1 had adequate supplies for hand washing. Facility was the proper temperature, adequate ventilation, and lighting. Facility had functioning cell phone service, smoke/ carbon monoxide combination detector and fire extinguisher, fully charged; size 2A10:BC, located in hallway. At 9:10AM., LPA inspected facility outdoor play area. Area was enclosed, with playthings in good repair. Area is free of any hazardous plants. Home does not have any pools, fishponds, jacuzzi, or bodies of water. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT) (Page 2) At 9:45AM, LPA reviewed facility and children’s’ records. At 10:05AM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed licensee missing children’s files C2, C3, from facility files. LPA reminded licensee to renew required Mandated Reporter Training (Ab1207). Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. At 10:10AM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed licensee CPR/ 1st aid certification has expired. LPA reminded licensee to ensure emergency disaster drills are conducted every six months. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. Required posting are posted in facility, including the Childcare License; Notification of Parent’s Rights (PUB379), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A); Per licensee, isolation of an ill children is in the playroom. Per licensee, she provides all food services for children in care. LPA advised licensee to ensure all children’s meal containers brought by families must be labeled. Per licensee, home does not have any firearms. Licensee was reminded all adults, 18 years and over, living or working in the home, including employee and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/ per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (Page 3) LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed 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. 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 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 . Based on today's inspection, deficiencies were observed in areas evaluated according to California Title 22, Div. 12 Chap. 3 Health and Safety Code of Regulations and cited on 809D. LPA conducted exit interview with Nadia Lama, and licensees’ signature of this form acknowledges receipt of these documents. Notice of today’s site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.