Routine inspection·March 27, 2023

On March 27, 2023 at approximately 9:00am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Russ Haderer arrived for an unannounced annual inspection. Present for the inspection was licensee Maybeline Gaspay, her fingerprint cleared and TB tested assistant and 4 children in care (one infant 22 months old; one 2-year old; two 3-year old). The facility is in ratio today. The hours of operation remain at 8:00am to 5:00pm. The facility is a 4-bedroom, 3 bath single story family home with a front and back yard area and a detached garage house. There is a screened fireplace in the living room and blocked by a small end table to prevent access. The changing table is in the activity area. All documents required to be posted were present: License, parent\342\200\231s rights, emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness. ISOLATION AREA will be in the front living room on a couch away from other children in care until their parents can come and pick them up. On-limit-areas include: Living room; family room (converted to childcare area); \302\275 bathroom in family room; backyard patio area. Licensee reminded that other than wipes or things used for the children in the on limits bathroom, they need to be empty of most all items (or locked up) such as cleaning products etc. Off-limit-areas include : Kitchen; all three bedrooms of the home; house bathroom and masted bathroom; side yards of the home; detached garage house. The off-limit areas will be inaccessible by child gates, closed and/or locked doors, or child supervision. There is a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher located in the daycare areas. The facility has a working (tested) dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The licensee conducts Fire/Disaster Drills; however, the log indicates the last drill was conducted 8/12/2020 \342\200\223 see LIC809D for deficiency . There were ample age appropriate toys that were observed to be safe and in good condition. The home is neat and clean, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials, or toxins accessible to children on the premises during the inspection. Children's files were reviewed, the facility roster was reviewed, and a copy obtained. Two of six files reviewed were missing the singed and dated proof of receipt from parents \342\200\223 see LIC809D for deficiency . Safe sleep observation is made for infants, but documentation has not been maintained but will be going forward. Going forward, sleep logs must be maintained for all infants from birth to 24 months. The licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate expired on January 13, 2023 \342\200\223 see LIC809D for deficiency . Mandated reported certificate expired and has not been renewed \342\200\223 see LIC809D for deficiency . Licensee and assistant did not have proof of pertussis (or a booster) in their files \342\200\223 see LIC809D for deficiency. LPA reminded the licensee that CPR/1 st Aid and Mandated Reporter training must be renewed every two years. Baby bouncers & drop-down cribs are not allowed at the day-care facility. The licensee owns the property. Licensee carries liability insurance through ACC and is current through June 15, 2023, 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 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. 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/inspection-process . There were 5 Type B deficiencies issued today for: - Fire/earthquake drills have not been done every six months - LIC995 Parent\342\200\231s Rights proof of receipt form signed and dated by parents was not in the child\342\200\231s file. - CPR/1 st Aid certificate expired - Mandated Reporter certificate expired - Licensee and assistant\342\200\231s files were missing proof of pertussis vaccination or booster A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maybeline Gaspay.