Routine inspection·February 27, 2023

On February 27, 2023, at 12:45 PM, 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, Christina Raj and discussed the purpose of the inspection. As soon as LPA arrived, Licensee stated that her child's school called due to medical emergency. Upfront, Licensee stated she has 10 children at the moment. She attempted to call two assistants and were not responding. Licensee was starting to contact parents to pick up children when her spouse/assistant and her own child arrived from the Urgent Care. LPA in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the day care. LPA observed required licensing forms are posted in wall, age appropriate toys are available at the FCCH. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home. The fire extinguisher was purchased on 10/8/2022. Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher should be serviced every year or to purchase a new one. Home conducts and documents fire and disaster drill every month, last drill was conducted on 1/6/2023. . Bathroom was observed to be clean and free of toxins. Hazardous items and cleaning materials are kept inaccessible to day care children. The fenced front yard is used for outdoor activities. LPA observed covered and locked hot tub located in he backyard which is off limits to day care children. Licensee stated guns and ammunition are stored separately in 2 different vaults inaccessible to day care children. LPA reviewed facility file, Pediatric CPR and First Aid expires on 7/6/2023. Licensee and assistant renewed Mandated Reporter Training certificate will expire on 3/4/2024. Licensee was reminded to renew the Mandated Reporter Training every two FCCH has current roster of children in care. Children's records were reviewed, Child # 1 was enrolled without the parent completing the LIC 9227, Individual Safe Sleep Plan, Licensee stated she checks napping infants every 15 minutes but stopped documenting when child reached 12 months. Continued on LIC 809C The FCCH is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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 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 year 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, deficiencies were cited and documented on LIC 809 D. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. A notice of site visit was posted 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, Christina Raj