Routine inspection·October 16, 2024

On October 16, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Licensee, Daisy Stephen to gain signature for a report generated from an inspection conducted on October 10, 2024. The report on October 10, 2024 read as follows: On October 10, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams conducted an unannounced annual random inspection and met with Facility Representative, Talya Siv. LIC (126) Entrance Checklist for Family Childcare Homes was provided and reviewed with Facility Representative and Licensee’s Assistant, Thanaja Kumarathasan. There were two Assistants and Licensee’s daughter providing care to 7 children upon arrival at the facility. LPA was informed that Licensee was currently out of town due to a medical conern. Facility hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 8:30am – 5:00 pm. Facility Representative stated that Licensee does not provide overnight care. LPA verified that annual fees are current. Criminal record clearances have been verified. Facility Representative 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 Childcare 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. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Upon entry, LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Notification of Parent Rights postings. The off-limits areas of the home include: entire upstairs, the master bedroom and the garage. Facility Representative stated there are no weapons in the home. There is a pet dog in the home that does not interact with children in care. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by way of gate and closed doors. Continued on LIC809-C... Page 2... Facility Representative acknowledges that she must contact LPA prior to making an off-limits area on-limits and vice versa. Toys appear to be safe and in working order. Cleaning agents and detergents are made inaccessible to children. Poison, toxic and hazardous times are made inaccessible to children. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the home and meet Title 22 regulations. LPA observed a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher. Sharp utensils are inaccessible to children. Facility Representative understands that she must ensure the safety locks are not broken. The backyard is fenced and has sufficient toys. LPA observed a current roster and fire drills are being conducted. LPA reviewed children’s files which obtained all required documents. Licensee and staff files were reviewed. Licensee and Assistants have current pediatric CPR and first aid training, and immunization records. CPR for Licensee expires 2 /2026. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed. Mandated Reporter training is current for Licensee. Mandated Reporter training must be completed once every two years, and training is accessible at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee and Assistant #1 do not have current mandated reporter certification on file. 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/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and provided 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 Report continued on LIC809-C... Page 3... 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. LPA encouraged Licensee to visit the department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to family childcare homes. During the exit interview, the Facility Representative confirmed there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPA reminded Facility Representative to advise the department of any and all facility closures (vacations, Holidays, and illness). 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 . Report continued on LIC 809-C... Page 4... In the areas that were evaluated, deficiencies were observed and will be cited on subsequent page, LIC 809D. An Exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Facility Representative, Talya Siv. LPA posted a notice of site visit. Licensee understands the Notice must remain posted for 30 days and that a failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request.