Routine inspection·August 13, 2024

On 8/13/2024 at 1:15 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Gigi Reyes and Shane Loftus conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at the above Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Licensee; Lisa Adam and discussed the purpose of the inspection. FCCH operates Monday to Friday, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs and Licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. LPAs observed 5 napping children, and 5 school age children watching TV. Licensee stated that her assistant left to pick up the assistant\342\200\231s sibling. Five minutes later assistant arrived at the FCCH. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed, the regulation fire extinguisher was serviced on 6/26/2024. LPAs reviewed the facility file and found that the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expired on 10/2023 while Mandated Reporter Training expired on 9/26/2023. LPAs reminded Licensee of their responsibility to renew the required training. During the file review, licensee stated that her assistant, Kaia Garza turned 18 years old in June 2024 and has not obtained criminal record clearance. Kaia has not taken the mandated reporter and has no immunization record on file. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found complete. Continued on LIC 809 C 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 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, with Lisa Adam 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, 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. Continued on LIC 809C The FCCH is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee, Lisa Adam 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, Lisa Adam confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. During today's inspection, Type A deficiencies were cited under Title 22 Division 12 of California Code of Regulations. LPA Reyes informed licensee, Lisa Adam that this report dated 8/13/2024 documents two (2) Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Continued on LIC 809C Also, LPA Reyes informed the licensee, Lisa Adam to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 8/13/2024 that documents any Type A citation 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 verification. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Lisa Adam.