Routine inspection·June 27, 2022

On June 27, 2022 at 12:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst Gigi Reyes conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection. LPA asked pre screening questions related to COVID- 19 and licensee\342\200\231s responses indicate there are no COVID 19 exposures on site. When LPA knocked on the door, Child # 14 opened the door, 3 to 5 minutes later, Staff 2 came to the door. Staff 2 called the Licensee and the latter let the LPA into the FCCH. LPA met with licensee, Ms. Julia Carpenter and discussed the purpose of the inspection. LPA interviewed Child # 14 who stated Staff 2 was in the backyard when Child # 14 opened the door. Staff 2 stated staff and the rest of children were transitioning from outside to the inside day care. Licensee stated she was in the nap room when LPA arrived. LPA in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the day care. LPA observed 13 children were in the backyard playing and 4 other children were in the nap room. Licensee stated, her assistant, Staff 2 had to take own children (Child # 16 and Child # 17) to the day care due to a family emergency. When Staff 3 came back from lunch, Staff 2 brought home C16 and C17. The licensee uses the converted garage, one room on the lower level of the home for the day care and the backyard. The Licensee uses the kitchen on the upper level for eating only. The staircase is barricaded. There are age appropriate toys and furnishings. LPA observed required licensing forms are posted in the FCCH. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The regulation fire extinguisher was serviced on 5/6/2022. Home conducts and documents fire and disaster drill every month, last drill was conducted on 6/17/2022. The play yard is enclosed by wooden fence. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment. No bodies of water were observed on site. Licensee stated there are no guns or ammunition in the home Continued on 809-C LPA Reyes reviewed facility file, Pediatric CPR and First Aid expires on 1/23/2023. Licensee and Staff 4 did not take the Mandated Reporter Training per AB 1207. Staff 2 and Staff 4 have no immunization record on file, FCCH has current roster of children in care. A sampling of children records were reviewed. Child # 11, Child 15, Child # 16 and Child # 17 do not have records on file for review. During today's inspection, deficiencies were cited under Title 22 Division 12 of California Code of Regulation and Health and Safety Code, LPA Reyes informed licensee Ms. Carpenter that this report dated 6/27/2022 documents two (2) Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Reyes informed the licensee, Ms. Carpenter to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 6/27/2022 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verific ation. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Home 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 . Cont on LIC 809 C 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 . 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 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Ms. Julia Carpernter.