Routine inspection·May 4, 2022

On May 4, 2022 at 3:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisco Pedroza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with Licensee Laura Pesenti and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Licensee provided LPA a tour of the home inside and out. There were eight (8) children in care at the time of the inspection. The licensee is currently using the living room, a sunroom, kitchen, one bathroom, and backyard for children in care. LPA observed a gate at the bottom of the stairs leading to a loft above the sunroom. The loft is an off-limits room. LPA did not observe any toxin/hazards accessible to children in care. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher with a service date of 11/17/2021 mounted on the wall in the kitchen readily accessible. Licensee advised to ensure the fire extinguisher is serviced or a new one in purchased every year. The facility has working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA observed age appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible to children in care. The backyard is enclosed with a wood fence. LPA observed age appropriate toys and structures available for children in care. LPA observed an outdoor storage and spa in the backyard. The storage was observed secured. The spa was properly covered and the straps were secured preventing children from having access. Licensee advised they do have firearms and live ammunition properly secured. LPA observed the firearms and ammunition were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the facility roster was current. A sampling of children records were reviewed and found to be current. LPA verified SB792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis requirements. Licensee's Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certificate is current and valid until 04/23/2023. Licensee's Mandated Reporter certificate is current and valid until 03/23/2023. The last fire drill was completed on 04/04/2022. LPA discussed current Safe Sleep and Covid-19 requirements with licensee. LPA provided licensee with Carbon monoxide resource. Continued on 809-C No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Home 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 . 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 . 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. 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 [facility representative] 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee