Routine inspection (3-year)·August 6, 2024

On 8/6/2024 at 3:20 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Gigi Reyes and Shane Loftus conducted an unannounced 3 year required inspection at the above Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Licensee, Annette Henderson. LPAs discussed the purpose of the inspection. FCCH operates Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Licensee cares for children 0-12 years old. LPAs and Licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. LPAs observed 5 napping children in the day care room and 2 infants in the bedroom downstairs. This is a 2 story home with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. Accessible areas for children are the playroom, one bathroom, one bedroom and the fenced backyard. Off limit areas are living room, kitchen, dining and upstairs. There is a gate at the bottom of the staircase making it inaccessible to children. The playroom is also barricaded with a retractable gate. The home is clean and organized, bathroom for children\342\200\231s use is free of toxins. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed, the regulation fire extinguisher was serviced on 10/18/2023. Age-appropriate toys, book, cots, and playpen and equipment were observed in the home. LPAs also observed age-appropriate play equipment and toys in the backyard. LPAs observed the hot tub that appears secured, however one of the latches that is against the wall is broken. Continued on LIC 809 C LPAs reviewed the facility file and found that the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires on 4/22/2025 while Mandated Reporter Training expires on 7/25/2026. LPAs reminded Licensee of their responsibility to renew the required training. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found that the Licensee checks and documents the napping infant every 15 minutes. The Individual Safe Sleep Plan was completed for infants 0-12 months old. Licensee stated that FCCH conducts and documents fire and disaster drill every 6 months, last drill was conducted on April 20, 2024. 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 . 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. Continued on LIC 809C LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, Annette Henderson 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, 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. The FCCH is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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/ . Licensee, Annette Henderson was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Annette Henderson confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. Continued on LIC 809C During today\342\200\231s inspection, deficiency was cited under Title 22 Division 12. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Annette Henderson.