Routine inspection·July 26, 2021

On 7/26/21, at 2:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted a Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Meghan Smith, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The home\342\200\231s playroom, kitchen, guestrooms (2), hallway bathroom and backyard are used for child care, while the home\342\200\231s master bedroom, garage and laundry room are excluded. At the time of the inspection one child (biological) is present. LPA observed required licensing forms and documents post on the wall in FCCH's playroom. The FCCH has no fireplace on site. A combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector is observed in the FCCH.'s playroom. The combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector was tested ( 2:45 PM) and found to be operational. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH's which was purchased 7/24/21. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the home\342\200\231s fire/disaster drill log. The most recent fire drill occurred on the 3/17/21. The home was orderly and the bathroom used for care was clean and free of toxins. LPA observed cleaning compounds in the laundry room and underneath the the sink in a secure cabinet. LPA observed kitchen sharps on an elevated shelf in the pantry which isn locked and inaccessible to children in care. Medication is stored in the master bedroom's bathroom which is excluded from care.Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate. The FCCH's backyard is enclosed by wooden fencing. The fence\342\200\231s entry/exit gates are secure. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate. The FCCH is in proximity to a community pool. The location of the community pool is just beyond outside of the FCCH's rear back yard fence. LPA observed the the community pool to be enclosed by wrought iron fencing and secure. (CONT.809-C) LPA reviewed a sampling of the children records. All records reviewed are current and complete. A current roster of children was reviewed by the LPA. The children noted in the roster were present and on site. Licensee also had logs capturing children's sleep in 15 minute intervals. LPA reviewed the Licensee's records. The Licensee's records are current and complete with Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expiring in 9/29/21 (EMSA approved) and Mandated Reporter training expiring on 7/25/23. The Licensee informed LPA no firearm or ammunition is on site. The Licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Policy was discussed. 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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA discussed COVID 19 guidance and best practices with the Licensee. Licensee was reminded that it is Licensee's responsibility to know the regulations for a FCCH which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov . In areas evaluated, there were no deficiencies cited at this time. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY