Routine inspection·February 10, 2022

On February 10, 2022 at 10:21 AM, LIcensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisco Pedroza conducted an Annual/Random inspection. Prior to entering the facility, LPA conducted Covid-19 screening questions. LPA met with licensees Katrina and Jack Persons and advised them the purpose of the inspection. Licensee provided LPA a tour of the home inside and out. There were eight (8) children in care at the time of the inspection. LPA observed required licensing documents mounted on the wall in the entry of the home. The licensee is currently using the den, living room, one bathroom, and backyard for children in care. Licensee has gates preventing children from having access to the kitchen and the rest of the house. LPA did not observe any toxin/hazards accessible to children in care. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher with a purchase date of 1/3/22 mounted on the wall at the entry way of the home readily accessible. Licensee advised to ensure the fire extinguisher is serviced or a new one in purchased every year. LPA observed a fireplace in the second living room with a glass screen preventing children from having access. The facility has working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA observed age appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible to children in care. The backyard is enclosed by a wood fence. LPA observed age appropriate toys and structures in the backyard readily accessible to children in care. Licensee advised there are firearms in the home. The firearms are properly stored and secured preventing children from having access. LPA observed the facility roster identified that it was current. A sampling of children records were reviewed and found to be current. Licensee's Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certificate is current and valid until 3/20/2022. Licensee's Mandated Reporter certificate is current and valid until 7/6/2023. The last fire drill was completed on 1/3/2022. Licensee reminded to ensure the fire/emergency drills are logged and completed once every six (6) months. Continued on 809-C LPA discussed current Safe Sleep and Covid-19 requirements with licensee. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Home 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 . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [facility representative] 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee