Routine inspection·August 6, 2024

On 8/6/2024 at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Gigi Reyes and Shane Loftus conducted an unannounced Annual inspection at the above Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Licensee, Katie Eckman. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection. FCCH operates Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Licensee cares for children 0-12 years old. During the inspection, LPAs and Licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. LPAs did not observe any children in care. Licensee stated that the 2 families she is caring for are on vacation. The home is a three bedroom dwelling with one bathroom. FCCH uses the living room, bathroom and fenced front yard for day care. Visual and physical supervision are required while children are in the play yard. All 3 bedrooms, kitchen and backyard are off limits. LPAs observed that licensee has birds, chicken and 2 dogs. 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 6/20/2023. Age-appropriate toys, book, cots, and equipment were observed inside the home. LPAs observed toys and play equipment in the front yard. Continued on LIC 809C LPAs reviewed the facility file and found that the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires on 3/29/2026 while Mandated Reporter Training expires on 1/6/2026. LPAs reminded Licensee of their responsibility to renew the required training. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found that the Licensee checks the napping infant every 15 minute but did not continue documenting it for infant up to 24 month old. The Individual Safe Sleep Plan was filled out for infants 0-12 months old. LPAs reminded licensee that documenting of napping infant is for up to 24-month-old infant. Licensee stated that FCCH conducts and documents fire and disaster drill every 6 months, last drill was conducted in February 13, 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 LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, Cheyenne 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. LPAs 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, Katie Eckman 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, Katie Eckman confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. During today\342\200\231s inspection, deficiency was cited, and Technical Violation and Assistance were issued. 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, Katie Eckman.