Routine inspection·June 18, 2021

On 6/18/21, at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Required inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Veronica Osio, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the LIcensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. The home\342\200\231s living room, downstairs guest bedroom, hallway restroom, back yard and converted garage are used for child care services, while the home\342\200\231s upper story is excluded from child care. At the time of the inspection, 7 children are present along with an assistant. . Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall of the FCCH near the front door. LPA observed a fireplace in the FCCH's living room which is screened and also enclosed by child safety gates. LPA observed operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. Each detector was tested (2:30 PM and 2:31 PM) and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher which was purchased on the present (6/18/21). LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The home maintains working telephone services The home was clean, orderly and had ventilation to afford for child care services. LPA observed no hazardous items on site. Medication is stored in a medicate cabinet in the master bathroom which was inaccessible to children. Cleaning compounds within the FCCH are stored in a elevated cabinet in the converted garage which is beyond the reach of children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. LPA observed a child safety gate at the base of the stairwell which prevents access to the home's upper story which is excluded. The backyard has artificial grass and concrete footing. The area has ample shade and is enclosed by wooden fencing. Toys and play equipment observed in back yard are age appropriate and in satisfactory condition. No bodies of water is observed on site. (CONT. 809-C) A sampling of the children records were reviewed. The records are current, complete and possessed emergency contact information as mandated by regulations. The Licensee's records are also current and complete with CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on 3/30/23. Further, LPA reviewed the Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training certification was found to be current until 6/18/23. The FCCH has a dog on site. LPA review vaccination records for the dog and found the records to be current. The Licensee stated firearms or ammunition are stored on site. The Licensee is providing Incidental Medical Services (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: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA discussed COVID-19 guidance and best practices with Licensee. Licensee was reminded that it is Licensee's responsibility to know the regulations for FCCH which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov . In areas evaluated, no deficiencies observed. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. (LIC 9213).