Routine inspection·September 27, 2023

On September 27 th , 2023, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), David Nguyen met with Licensee, Flor Acevedo for the purpose of the unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the unannounced annual inspection was explained. LPA was granted for entry into the facility by Licensee. There were four (4) children present at the time of inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM. to 6:00 PM. Meals\342\200\224breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack, and dinner\342\200\224were provided to children in care. Purified water from water dispenser was provided for drinking water. LPA verified the annual license fees are current. 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. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. The detached single family one-story home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The off-limits areas in the home include all the bedrooms, attached two-car garage, laundry room, and dog\342\200\231s area . Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by closed locked doors, doorknob covers, and SUPERVISION. On-limits areas in the home include living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom in the hallway, and backyard. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 3B40BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives and cleaners were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated that her FCCH houses one (1) dog. Report continues on 809-C....(Page 2) (Page 2) Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on file. LPA observed a current roster and documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. The last fire drill was conducted and logged on 4/20/2023. Licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Current in-person EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 10/22/2024. Licensee has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate that expires 9/27/2025 . LPA discussed with Licensee the requirement of Pediatric CPR and First Aid, Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter Training, and Immunization Records for the provider assistant. LPA did not observe the infants\342\200\231 sleep logs during today's inspection. 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. LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes, for infants under 24 months. LPA provided Licensee a copy of LIC 9227\342\200\224Individual Infant Sleeping Plan. LPA discussed the requirement to complete the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan for infants under twelve (12) months of age. This provider is currently providing IMS services to children in care. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. LPA observed one (1) medication (Epipen) without proper pharmacy labeling and its original box. LPA also observed no care plan for the enrolled child that required IMS. 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 Report continues on LIC809-C....(Page 3) (Page 3) 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/inspection-process Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days for parental review. Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for childcare updates, current forms, legislation, and regulation information. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. Licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. In the areas that were evaluated, LPA Nguyen informed licensee, Flor Acevedo that this report dated September 27th, 2023 documents one (1) Type B citation during today\342\200\231s inspection.