Routine inspection (3-year)·November 20, 2023

On November 20, 2023 @ approx. 1:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Licensee, Kimberly McIntosh for an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained. Present today was Licensee, husband, helper, and 4 children (1 infant and 3 preschool age). All adults working and living at facility have fingerprint clearance. LPA observed facility is operating within capacity limits. Hours of operation are Monday\342\200\223 Friday, 8:00 am - 5:30pm. LPA and Licensee toured the home for health and safety hazards. Day Care Areas are: Living room, dining room, bedrooms #1, #2, #3, bathroom #1, playroom (located in backyard) and backyard. Off Limits Areas: Kitchen and room behind home and garage. Home is well light and has proper ventilation. Cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to the children. All electrical outlets are secured with child proof covers. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, books, child size furnishings, learning material, sleeping mats and playpens. Backyard has plenty of age-appropriate play toys and ride on toys all in good condition. Backyard is equipped with a cement patio and grass area to cushion falls. Backyard is surrounded with a 5 ft. fence. There are no spas, pools, or other bodies of waters. Home is equipped with a working dual carbon monoxide/smoke detector, per licensee batteries were recently changed. Home has a fully charged fire extinguisher. Isolation area for ill children will be in dining room area and away from other children. First aid kit is fully stocked with supplies. Licensee uses a home phone andcell phone on the premises. Per licensee there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Licensee provides sheets for playpens and are washed weekly or when soiled. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s records and 1 staff record. All children\342\200\231s and staff files are complete. LPA reviewed children's roster. Licensee CPR/FA expires 12/2024. Licensee Mandated Reporter training expires 08/2024. Licensee provides Morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack to children in care. LPA reminded Licensee to label children's food/bottles brought from home. LPA observed Childcare License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A) and Parent's rights. Last emergency drill was conducted on 10/03/2023 and properly documented. Liability insurance is provided by DCI eff.10/2023. 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. Incidental Medical Services (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/ . The Licensee was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the CCLD website. Licensee was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. LPA reminded licensee about Mandated Reporter training available www.mandatedreporterca.com . Cont. page 3... Page 3... 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. LPAs also informed licensee [or 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. LPA and Licensee discussed sleep sacks. 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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Kimberly McIntosh confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 09/26/2023. No deficiencies were issued today under Title 22 Division 12 of the California Code of Regulations A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Kimberly McIntosh.