Routine inspection·February 27, 2023

On February 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gigi Reyes conducted an unannounced One (1) Year Required inspection. LPA asked pre- screening questions related to COVID- 19 and licensee\342\200\231s responses indicate there are no COVID -19 exposures on site. LPA met with licensee, Sarah Siverling and spouse/assistant Russel Siverling and explained the purpose of the inspection. The Family Child Care Home (FCCH) operates from Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 5:30 PM. There were 8 children present at the time of the inspection. LPA in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the day care. Required licensing forms are posted in the wall. LPA observed age appropriate toys, board game activities and equipment. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH which were tested and found functional. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 9/1/2021. Licensee stated it is scheduled to be serviced today. FCCH conducts and documents fire and disaster drill every 6 months, last drill was conducted on 10/11/2022. Bathroom was observed to be clean and free of toxins. Hazardous items and cleaning materials are kept inaccessible to day care children. The backyard is enclosed with appropriate fence equipped with age appropriate play equipment. The hot tub is covered and locked. Licensee stated gun is locked in the safe inaccessible to day care children and no ammunition. LPA reviewed facility file, Pediatric CPR and First Aid expires on 1/15/2025. Licensee and assistant renewed Mandated Reported Training which will expire on 3/12/2024. Licensee and assistant has required immunization record on file, FCCH has current children's roster. A sampling of children records were reviewed and found complete. It contains Emergency and Identification card. FCCH does not carry liability insurance, parents signed the affidavit regarding liability insurance for FCCH (LIC 282) and are in children's file. Continued on LIC 809C Licensee does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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 . 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 reminded that all adults 18 years old 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. During today's inspection, deficiency was cited and. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Sarah Siverling