Routine inspection·August 22, 2024

On August 22, 2024, at approximately 1:40pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with licensee Christina Collum, and purpose of inspection was explained. Present during today\342\200\231s visit was Licensee, licensee\342\200\231s adult son, one helper, and 11 children (4 infants and 7 preschool age). Facility is operating within capacity and ratio requirements on this day. All adults present today have criminal background clearances. Licensee owns six dogs, which are kept in crates or backyard during daycare hours and away from children. Childcare hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00pm. LPA and Licensee toured the indoor and outdoor of home for health and safety hazards. Home is a two-level story home. Day Care Areas: Entrance foyer, family room (daycare room), living room (infant napping only), bathroom and backyard. Off Limits Areas Dining room, garage, and entire 2 nd floor. Isolation for sick children will be in living room and away from other children. LPA observed childproof gates installed at entrance to family room and entrance from kitchen into dining room. Door from kitchen into living room is closed to off limits area and has a child proof gate. All kitchen cabinets are equipped with child proof locks. LPA observed the home to have proper ventilation and lighting. Fireplace located in living room is barricaded with a TV and inaccessible to children. LPA observed furniture to be covering all electrical outlets. There is a changing table located in off limits for diapering purposes only. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, books, child size furnishings, learning material, playpens and sleeping mats, LPA observed playpen and mats to have tight fitting sheet; licensee provides sheets for mates and parents provide sheets for playpen and are washed on a weekly basis or as needed. LPA observed each child to have their own sleeping mat/playpen. LPA observed backyard to be equipped with age-appropriate toys which include a play structure, and ride-on toys, all in good condition. Play structure is equipped with rubber mats to cushion fall. Licensees pet rabbit is housed in the backyard in a barricaded area. Backyard surrounded with a 5 ft. wood fence. LPA did not observe any spas, pools, or other bodies of water. Home is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector; LPA did not test due to sleeping children. Per licensee, both detectors are in working condition. Home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher located in entrance foyer. LPA reviewed first aid kit and kit is fully stocked. Licensee uses a cell phone on the premise. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks to children in care. LPA reminded licensee any food brought from home must be labeled and stored properly. page 2... Page 2... LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files and 1 staff record. All children\342\200\231s files were complete with all required documents, including LIC282. Licensee maintains an updated Children\342\200\231s roster. Licensee CPR/FA expiration date is 05/2025. Licensee Mandated Reporter training has not been completed. LPA observed Childcare License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A) and Parent's rights posted. Last emergency drill was conducted on 04/10/2024 and properly documented. 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. 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 PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are 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. LPA's reviewed AB 1207 with the Licensee. 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. LPA also informed licensees 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 reminded licensee of the ban on sleeping sacks and reminded licensee of safe sleep regulations. 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Christina Collum confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Type B violations were issued today, in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC 809D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Christina Collum.