Routine inspection·May 1, 2024

On 05/01/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra met with the Licensee, Shannon Lopes for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection and to obtain signature for amended report dated 07/12/23. The licensee's a ssistant was also present during the inspection. Licensee is requesting to change her hours of operation to M-F from 07:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. A review of the Facility Personnel Summary shows that all adults living and working in the home have criminal record clearances on file with Licensing Office. The licensee stated that no new residents moved into the home since licensure. Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was provided to Licensee. Census include 8 children. Capacity specified on the license was met on today’s inspection. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off limit areas are: Entire second floor, third floor and garage. Upon entry, LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Notification of Parent Rights. Home is clean and appropriately ventilated. Facility maintains a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detector. Age-appropriate toys and reading material were observed. There is a weapon in the home that was observed locked and stored according to regulation. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Stairs leading to the second floor are properly barricaded with a baby gate that is secure to the w a ll . No bodies of water were observed on the premises . Outdoor area is fenced for supervision and was observed free of any hazards . Licensee was reminded to notify LPA of any changes on her hours of operation or changes to her off limits’ areas or vice versa. LPA reviewed five children and one personnel’s records. LPA observed all required forms for the children in care are complete and maintained in the file. Licensee EMSA CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 03/19/2025 . LPA observed a current roster. LPA advised Licensee that fire drills must be conducted at least once every six months. Report continues on subsequent page 809-C. LPA verified the annual fees are current . The license explained that absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Licensee must notify the department anytime facility is closing for vacation or any other leave that requires to be absence more than 20 percent per day. 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. Licenses acknowledge that a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department if provided. 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 with licensee, 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. Licensee was made aware of the (LIC9227) Individual Infant Sleeping Plan, for infants under 12 months and sleep logs for all infants in care under 24 months need to be maintained in children’s files. LPA discussed and provided an example of a sleep log. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Report continues subsequent 809C... 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 . The licensee 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. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Shannon Lopes , confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Shannon Lopes.