Routine inspection·April 12, 2023

On 04/12/23 at 4:15 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Francisca Velazquez and Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Diana House, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs notes COVID Pre-screening questions were asked of Licensee prior to the inspection. The Licensee's responses suggest the FCCH is void of COVID positive cases. At the time of the inspection, there were no children present due to families being on spring break. There are two (2) adults that live in the home and one (1) adult has fingerprint clearance. LPAs, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. This home is a single-story home consisting of formal living room, dining room, kitchen, computer room, three (3) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, laundry room, detached garage, and outdoor yard. The FCCH\342\200\231s living room, dining area, computer room, two (2) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom and part of the outdoor yard are accessible for childcare services. Meanwhile, one (1) bedroom, detached garage, laundry room and part of the outdoor yard are off-limits to children in care. Per licensee, children go through the laundry room to get to the outdoor yard and are always accompanied by licensee. The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort. LPAs observed sharps and medication are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. LPAs observed cleaning compounds are stored in an elevated closet in the hallway of the FCCH. The bathroom used for childcare is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed toys, furniture, and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate and in good condition. LPAs notes there are plenty of activities for children indoors and outdoors. Required forms are predominantly posted in the kitchen area of the FCCH. LPAs observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. CONT 809-C Detectors were tested at 4:45 PM and were found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was serviced on 01/23/2023. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services. The Licensee informed LPAs no firearms or ammunition are stored on site. LPAs and Licensee toured the outdoor yard. LPAs notes that children only have access to part of the outdoor yard. Yards are separated by means of fence. LPAs observed children yard has plenty of shading to afford the children in care. Children have access to filtered water by means of individual cups. LPAs observed there are plenty of toys, furniture and equipment that is age appropriate and in good conditions. LPAs reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete, and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records. LPAs did not review 15-minute checks for infants as there are no infants enrolled in the FCCH. A review of the FCCH's fire drill log shows the last drill occurred 11/8/22. The Licensee's records were reviewed. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 01/15/24. Licensee does not have Mandated Reporter training certificate and agrees to complete the training and submit proof of certificate. 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 for 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. Today, deficiency cited under Title 22 Division 12, civil penalty is access, appeal rights given. Upon receipt of this report, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents /guardian of children in care at the facility and to parent/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee to provide LIC 9224 for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Diana House.