Routine inspection·May 31, 2023

On 05/31/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra met with the Licensee, Michelle M Docot for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 07:30am to 05:00pm. Licensee stated that no new residents moved into the home since licensure. Capacity specified on the license was met on today\342\200\231s inspection. There were 8 children present being supervised by Licensee and Licensee's assistant. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limit areas include: All bedrooms (4 bedrooms) laundry room, bathroom # 2, 2 storage units in the backyard, garage. Licensee stated that living room and kitchen/dining area is only used to transition to the bathroom. Licensee was reminded that day care children may never enter these off-limit areas. Home is appropriately ventilated and suitable for children. Age-appropriate toys and reading material were observed. There were no hazardous materials or chemicals observed accessible to children. Medications and knives are inaccessible to children. Home has a chimney in the living room which is barricaded. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home and no bodies of water were observed. Facility maintains a working phone, a functioning carbon/monoxide detector and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher that meets Fire Marshall standards. LPA reminded Licensee that any changes to the home or any new construction must be reported to Licensing. Backyard is fenced for supervision and is free of any hazards. Current EMSA CPR and First Aid certification was verified (exp 11/24) and proof of Mandated Reporter training certificate was observed (exp 01/27/2025). Fire drills are conducted at least once every six months. Last fire drill was conducted 01/12/23 and is documented. Facility does not transport children. Per Licensee facility provide meals. Report continues on subsequent page 809C-- 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. 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. 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations 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. 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . LPA verified the annual fees are current. LPA provided the Child Care Advocates Program email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov , so the licensee can request to be added to the distribution list to receive Quarterly Updates.Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for child care updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. Exit interview conducted. This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the licensee, Michell M Docot. A Notice of Site Visit was posted and should remain posted for 30 days for parental review.