Routine inspection·August 10, 2022

On August 10, 2022 at 9:55 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Frank Pedroza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with Licensee Valerie Montano and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Licensee provided LPA a tour of the home inside and out. There was children, one (1) assistant providing supervision, and one (1) approved adult present during the inspection. Licensee has a five (5) bedroom home. Children have access to the living room, one (1) bedroom, one (1) bathroom, kitchen, and backyard. The remaining four (4) bedrooms are off-limits. LPA observed required documents posted on the wall within view to the public. LPA did not observe hazards/toxins readily accessible to children in care. Licensee stores disinfectants/cleaner under the kitchen sink properly secured. A 2A10BC fire extinguisher was observed mounted on the wall with a service date of 2/15/22. LPA reminded licensee that the fire extinguisher must be serviced or a new one purchased annually. The living room has a fireplace with a screen and couch preventing children from having access. Licensee has age appropriate toys and activities in the play room for the children. Licensee explained to LPA a daily activity schedule they have for the children. The backyard is enclosed with a wood fence. Part of the back yard secured with a fence preventing children from having access. The facility does provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). Licensee advised they do not have firearms and/or live ammunition in the home. LPA reviewed a sampling of children and staff records. The children and staff records were found to be current and complete. Facility staff met the requirements for Mandated Reporter and CPR/First-Aid. LPA spoke with licensee about current Covid-19 requirements. Licensee is following current guidelines. Licensee was provided a Carbon monoxide resource. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. Continued on 809-C This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 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