Routine inspection·May 13, 2025

On 5/13/2025, at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shane Loftus conducted an unannounced Random/Annual Inspection of the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Kim Holloway, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH\342\200\231s living room, dining room, backyard, converted garage and upstairs restroom are used for childcare services, while the home\342\200\231s bedrooms are excluded from child care. At the time of the inspection, 8 children are present. The home is orderly. The home does not have a fireplace. The home has ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort and safety. Medication is stored in a medicate cabinet in master bedroom which is excluded from care and inaccessible to children. LPA observed cleaning compounds stored on elevated shelves in the converted garage and kitchen, which is outside the reach of children in care. Sharps are stored in an elevated kitchen cabinet, inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed child safety gates at the base of the stairs. A barricade fence is also in the entry to the kitchen and near the washer in the garage. There is also a child safety gate around the hot water heater in the garage. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall in the converted garage. The FCCH has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were tested (12:09 PM and 12:10 PM) and found to be operable. Continued on 809-C LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH which was service on 5/4/2025. 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 which notes the last drill occurred on 4/18/25. The backyard is enclosed by a wooden fence. The fence\342\200\231s entry/exit gates are secure. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate and in satisfactory condition. LPA reminded Licensee to replace outdoor play equipment which begins to degrade or is not in good repair. No bodies of water are observed on site. LPA reviewed the records of children on site. The records were current, complete and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records. Records also contained Sleep Plans for children and logs documenting the sleep (0-24 months) in 15 minute intervals. The Licensee's records were reviewed. At 12:30 PM, LPA notes the licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training expired on 4/12/2025 and CPR/First Aid training expired on 5/2/2025. The Licensee i nformed LPA no firearm or ammunition are stored on site. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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-andresources/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. Continued on 809-C Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 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. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Today, a Type B deficiency is being cited based on LPA\342\200\231s records review pursuant Title 22 of the Health and Safety Code (refer to LIC 809-D). Licensee was provided a copy of their Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. E xit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Kim Holloway.