Routine inspection·July 16, 2024

On 7/16/24, at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elvin Baddley and Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Jessica Strong, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of the Licensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. The FCCH's living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway bathroom, outbuilding ("nap room"), converted garage and outdoor yard are used for child care services, while the remainder of the home and building properties are excluded from care. Licensee informed LPAs the FCCH is predominantly an outdoor program and children spend a bulk of the time in the outdoor yard. Licensee also informed LPAs children do access to the home to use the bathroom and when the weather is inclement. At the time of the inspection, LPAs observed 13 children present, along with two Assistants (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision. The FCCH is clean, orderly and has ventilation to afford for child care services. Medications in the FCCH are stored on an elevated shelf in a hallway cabinet. Sharps are observed atop of the kitchen refrigerator. The home's cleaning compounds are stored in an elevated cabinet in the garage and in an elevated cabinet in the hallway of the home, all areas are inaccessible to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. Required forms are posted on the wall in the FCCH's converted garage. The FCCH has a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors which was tested at 9:28 AM and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 7/15/24. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed the home\342\200\231s fire/disaster drill documentation. The last drill was completed on 3/20/24. The outdoor area is enclosed by a combination of fencing. The footing in the area is varied . There is ample shade in the area for children in care. LPA observed three shed in the outdoor area. All sheds are locked and off-limits to children. One shed is used for storage and as housing for the Licensee\342\200\231s adult daughter. The (CONT. 809-C, Page 2) second shed is covering the water well and the third shed is also housing for the Licensee\342\200\231s son. The outdoor area also has a studio that is occupied by tenants. Licensee and children to do have access to the studio. LPAs observed an outdoor restroom area which is used by the children. Licensee also informed LPAs, when needed, the children also have access to use the bathroom inside the home. LPA observed an outdoor room that is used as a music/yoga room and nap room. The outdoor area is partitioned by fencing to separate the area for child care from the area for personal use. LPAs observed a jacuzzi in the outdoor area. The jacuzzi was empty and had a locked cover. the aforementioned is inaccessible to children in care. LPAs reviewed the records of children on site. The records were current, complete and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records, among other things. The Licensee's records are current and complete with pedantic CPR and First Aid certifications (EMSA approved) expiring on 4/3/26, and Mandated Reporter training certification expires on 11/17/24. The Licensee informed LPAs no firearm or ammunition are stored on site. Licensee provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) or (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 . LPAs 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. LPAs 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 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance (CONT. 809-C, Page 3) 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 7/15/24. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Jessica Strong.