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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

THOM, MARY & PETRIE, MEREDITHLicense 4344078092 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samantha Yip conducted an unannounced Required- 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Licensee Meredith Petrie and Mary Thom and explained the reason for the inspection. Present during today's inspection were Licensees and nine (9) children, whom two (2) were infant age. There is an area to post required postings, such as license and notification of parent's rights. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6AM to 6PM. There is working phone in the home. LPA toured the inside and outside of the home with Licensee Meredith. The off-limit areas of the home are garage, dining room, living room, kitchen, family room, sitting room, bedroom 2, and master bedroom. Disinfectant, cleaning supplies, and other items that could pose a risk to the children in care were observed to inaccessible. There are toys and equipment for children. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector. The last fire drill was conducted on 09/03/2022. Licensee Meredith stated that there are no weapons, such as firearms, stored in the home. The backyard and the driveway in front of the daycare area is used. The play structure is anchored to the ground. There are toys and equipment for children to play with. There is a pool and a hot tub, which had a locked cover and can withstand the weight of an adult. There were no other bodies of water observed during today's inspection. -------------------continues on 809 dated 09/15/2022 page 2----------------------- ------------------continuation of 809 dated 09/15/2022 page 1--------------------- 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 provided Licensee Meredith with PIN 20-24-CCP. 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 will submit sleep log for the C-1 and C-2 and the LIC 9227 for C-1. Licensees understand that infants need to be placed on their back and there cannot be anything in the play yard. Licensee also understands that children need to be transferred to play yard once they fall asleep and would need a doctor's note to have infant placed in a different position. LPA discussed with Licensee Meredith about conducting sleep check every 15 minutes for children under 2 years old. Licensees does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA did observed that there medication in the bathroom drawer for a child. Licensee stated that the child does not need the medication anymore and will send it back. LPA reminded Licensee that any medication needs to be inaccessible to children and they would need documentation. Incidental Medical Services (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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . --------------------continues on 809 dated 09/15/2022 page 3---------------------- ------------------continuation on 809 dated 09/15/2022 page 2-------------------- Ten (10) children's files were reviewed during today's inspection. The records reviewed include but not limited to parent's rights. LPA reminded Licensee to ensure that forms is filled out completed, such as the child's name on the form. L icensee will submit additional facility roster to Licensing. Both Licensees completed Mandated Reporter training on 009/23/2021 and have a valid CPR/1st Aid, which expires on 07/01/2024. The adults 18 and older living in the home are both Licensees, Licensee Mary's spouse, and Mary's adult child (A-1). All adults have cleared fingerprints. Licensee will submit TB test and LIC 508 for A-1 to Licensing. 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. Licensees will submit the following: - Sleep Check for C-1 and C-2 - LIC 9227 for C-2 - updated facility roster - LIC 508 and TB test for A-1 - updated LIC 279 As a result of this inspection, two Type B citations were issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensees Mary Thom and Meredith Petrie. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 102425(c)Type B

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on interview and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on interview and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the September 15, 2022 inspection of THOM, MARY & PETRIE, MEREDITH?

This was a inspection inspection of THOM, MARY & PETRIE, MEREDITH on September 15, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to THOM, MARY & PETRIE, MEREDITH on September 15, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 persons, w..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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