Routine inspection·May 29, 2025

On 5/29/2025 at 1:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gigi Reyes and conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the above Family Childcare Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee, Danielle Taff and discussed the purpose of the inspection. FCCH operates Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Licensee provides care for children aged 0 month to 13 years old. LPA and Licensee toured the home. LPA observed 5 napping children, the required forms are posted in prominent location. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. Fire Extinguisher was purchased on 5/15/2025. Age-appropriate toys, books, playpen, and equipment were observed in the home. Children\342\200\231s bathroom is free of toxins. Sharps, medicines, and toxins are stored in the area inaccessible to children in care. The backyard is enclosed with a wooden fence. LPA did not observe bodies of water was observed. Licensee stated that guns and ammunition are stored in 2 separate vaults in the off limit areas of the home. LPA reviewed the facility file and confirmed that Licensee holds a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate with expiration date of 7/22/2025 while Mandated Reporter Training expires on 7/22/2025. FCCH conducts and documents fire and disaster drill every 6 months, last drill was conducted on 4/25/2025. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, Licensee checks and documents napping infants every 15 minutes. 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, 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. 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 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, Danielle Taff confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. In the areas evaluated, no deficiencies were cited. 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, Danielle Taff