Routine inspection·July 28, 2022

On Thursday, July 28, 2022 10:06 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year Visit. LPA met with the Licensee Eva Huang and explained the nature of the site visit. Present on this visit were the Licensee's spouse, Licensee's daughter, Licensee's assistant and 1 infant and 6 preschool children. The home operates from Monday to Friday from 7AM to 6:30PM. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The on-Limit Areas are the family room, the bedroom 1 (used for napping), hallway bathroom and the backyard. The backyard play area is completely fenced. The Off-Limit Areas are the entire second floor, living room, bedroom 2 & 3, kitchen, front yard and the garage which will be inaccessible to children in care by closed and or locked doors and or a fence with visual supervision. LPA observed gates separating the Kitchen the family room which prevent the children on accessing the off-limit areas. LPA blocked fireplace in the Family room. The designated isolation area for a child who becomes ill while in care is the living room. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present during today's inspection. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children and it was observed that there are no toxins or hazardous items accessible today. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector and working telephone. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 06/12/2022. Licensee owns the house and has childcare liability insurance with DCI. SEE 809 C. Continuation. The licensee and licensee's assistant's CPR and First Aid certificate and expire on December 2022. LPA discussed to the Licensee that the Mandated Reporter General Training and Child Care Providers training online at https://mandatedreporterca.com/ is only available in English and Spanish. The licensee and licensee's assistants have records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. The licensee stated that all the adults in the home had completed the COVID 19 vaccinations. LPA reminded Licensee that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination. Facility roster of children was reviewed, and a copy was obtained. Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed, which included records of receipt for Parents' Rights Notice, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, and Immunization. The licensee is in ratio today. Licensee stated that she does not transport children at this time. Licensee has a current and valid Driver License. Licensee understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time, the motor vehicles used to transport children in care shall be maintained in safe operating conditions and all vehicle occupants must be secured in an appropriate restraint system. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes 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.ht m LPA discussed the following; *PIN 20-24-CCP RECENTLY APPROVED SAFE SLEEP REGULATIONS IN EFFECT, PIN 22-10-CCP UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS REGARDING CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) and Provider Information for Parents & Families about Lead Poisoning and reminded that licensee must provide the Risks and Effects of Lead Poisoning PUB 515 flyer to parents and families upon enrolling or reenrolling any child. SEE 809 C. Continuation. 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 . 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. 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 [facility representative] 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. There are no deficiencies cited on this visit. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Eva Huang.