Routine inspection·February 17, 2023

On February 17, 2023 at 12:25 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Cowan conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensees Alexander and Grace Sobieski. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Present in the facility is Licensees and 2 staff caring for 9 preschool age. Licensee lives in a 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom house. Day-care areas : lower level family room, kitchenette, lower level bathroom 3, lower level bedroom 3. Off Limit areas : Upper level kitchen, living room bedrooms 1, 2, and 3, and bathrooms 1 and 2 . The day-care operation hours are Monday to Friday from AM 8:15 to 5:15 PM. At 12:35 PM, LPA observed the following: Day-care area is equipped with age appropriate toys and equipment for the children. Home has sufficient lighting and ventilation. Home has a working telephone, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged fire extinguisher. There are no bodies of water on the property. There are no poisons, detergents, or cleaning products accessible to day-care children. Licensees' CPR expires 2-5-24 Licensee conducted last emergency drill on 9/15/22 and is properly logged. Licensee provides daily snacks and meals. Discipline policy is mainly redirection. During inspection, LPA discussed facility cleaning At 1:00 PM, LPA reviewed facility files. Licensee has all required postings posted for parents to review. *Licensee was reminded about having all Staff and Volunteers provide proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption. *Licensee was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on CCLD website. *Licensee was reminded about Mandated Reporter Training available on CCLD website ( www.ccld.ca.gov or www.mandatedreporterca.com ) *Licensee was given information regarding ‘Safe Sleep’ practices. >>> See next page Page 3 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Grace Sobieski . >No deficiencies were issued today under Title 22 Division 12 of the Ca. Code of Regulations. >This report and rights to comment and appeal were discussed with Licensee. This report must be available in the facility for public review. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Licensee was advised any additional questions to call Office, M-F, 8am-5pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov