Routine inspection·July 23, 2025

On July 23, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deborah Khashe met with Azalea Klipfel (assistant) for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 18 children present and 2 assistants during the inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7AM to 4:30PM. LPA verified all fee were current. Assistant 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 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. A health and safety inspection were conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the Master Bed/bath, the pantry, bedroom 1 and 4, and the bathroom to the right of the entrance. Off limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed doors. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA discussed the requirement to assistant. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives and cleaners were inaccessible to children in care. Assistant stated there are no weapons/pets in the home. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Outdoor play space is fenced. LPA observed living room area with age-appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Report continues 809-C Licensee currently has a child enrolled that require IMS. Licensee acknowledges that a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/ . 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 . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the assistant , Azelea Klipfel, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility, and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the assistant, Azalea Klipfel. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Assistants signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. In the areas that were evaluated, Type A deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on file. One child's file was missing. Ten child files were reviewed. LPA observed a current roster, and documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. Fire drill log was observed; fire drill was conducted 06/26/25. Licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Assistant Azalea Klipfel, EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires on 10/25. Current Mandated Reporter Training Certification was verified and expires on 01/22/26. LPA, did not observe current sleep log for infants. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with assistant 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. LPA discussed the Year-Round/Daily Reminder of Water Safety Requirements and Measures with licensee. LPA provided licensee the PIN 23-17-CCLD, the Year-Round and Daily Reminder of Water Safety Requirements and Measures. LPA stressed the importance of checking the premises for bodies of water daily prior to children's arrival for children's safety. Report continues on LIC-809 C...