Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On April 27, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Van, conducted an unannounced required annual inspection and met with helpers Alison Meier and Silvia ReinaGutierrez. Per Ms. Meier, the Licensee was out of town. The purpose of the inspection was explained and granted entry to the home by the helper. Present today are eleven children (6 infants and 5 preschoolers). The facility did not comply with the license capacity and limitations today. Licensee rents home, a 3 -bedroom, one bathroom, 2- level house.
Daycare areas are
Playroom #1, Playroom #2, Dining Area, Bedroom #1, Bedroom #2, backyard, and Bathroom #1.
Off Limit Areas are
Kitchen and Bedroom #3. All off-limit areas are properly barricaded with a baby gate or fencing. Days and operation hours are 8:30 am \342\200\223 5:30 pm, Monday \342\200\223 Friday.
LPA toured and inspected inside and outdoor play areas for health and safety hazards during the inspection. The daycare area is clean, orderly, and equipped with safe, age-appropriate toys, books, and play equipment
.
The home has adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation and is free from defects or conditions that endanger children in care. The home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a working telephone. The changing table is observed to have wipes and several diapers size available. Highchairs are used for younger infants, and tables with small chairs for older children.
All playpens are in good condition, and there are no toys or pillows inside. The mattress pads are the exact size and have a fitted sheet. Cots are provided to older children. LPA informed the staff that no toys or pillows are allowed in the infants' crib or playpens. All unused electrical outlets have a child-proof cover
.
Poisons, detergents, and cleaning compounds
are made inaccessible to children. The backyard play structures are age-appropriate, in good condition, and free of loose parts. There are no bodies of water in the facility. Per Helper, there were no firearms or weapons on the premises. LPA observed no baby walkers or any similar items in the daycare. There is a pet dog in the home. Per Helper, the dog has up-to-date vaccination. Helper understood that smoking is prohibited in family child care homes.
The helper stated since she started working in February 2021, the facility has not conducted fire and Earthquake drills and was not able to provide any document or log of any drill. The facility provides lunch and morning & afternoon snacks.
At 10:40 am, LPA reviewed records of all children present. Based on records review, it was found that 6 out of 11 children present at the daycare today were infants.
The facility has records for children in care, including immunization records. Each child has a complete emergency information card with the child's full name, telephone number, and location of a parent or authorized representative to be contacted in an emergency. The name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the Licensee to consent to emergency medical care are on their respective file. Helper Pediatric CPR/First Aid is valid.
The facility has posted all the required forms, such as facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Earthquake Preparedness checklist, and Notification of Personal Rights.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Licensees and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep
as an additional resource. LPA also informed the Licensee 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.
Staff 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 reviewed AB 1207 with the staff. Staff was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the CCLD website. staff was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care 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. The training can be obtained online at
www.mandatedreporterca.com
.
LPA encouraged the staff to frequently visit our website at
www.ccld.ca.gov
for licensing regulations and new updates. The staff can also email at
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
and ask to be added to the email list for the updates.
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
.
See the attached deficiencies page for deficiencies and civil penalty issued today under Title 22 Division 12 of the Ca. Code of Regulations.
The helper is advised to provide a copy of the Evaluation Report and the Type "A" Deficiency cited to the parents and guardians of children currently enrolled in care and to parents of newly enrolled children during the next 12 months. A signed and dated LIC 9224 shall be maintained in all Children's files. This report will be maintained in the facility file and made available for public review three years after the thirty-day posting requirement has been met. This report and rights to comment and appeal have been discussed with staff. The report was reviewed and signed by staff Alison Meier. Today's report, 4/27/2022, and site visit notice will be sent to Alison Meier and Licensee's email on 4/27/2022. Confirmation of receipt is required, and a site visit notice must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
