Routine inspection·June 22, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Lopez met with Licensee , Michelle Yamashita for an unannounced Required \342\200\223 1-year annual inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee . LPA also observed 12 children (3 infants, 9 preschool ) and 5 adult assistants in the home during today's inspection. Licensee was operating within her capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the front entrance to the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm. The adults residing in the home are the licensee, licensee's spouse, and 3 adult children. LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. The last fire/disaster was completed on 5/12/23 . Licensee states that she does have liability insurance for the day care through Northfield Insurance Company and LPA observed a valid policy verifying coverage valid until 2/18/24. Licensee and adult assistants have current CPR and First Aid certifications . Licensee has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu declination) and is current with her Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (exp: 4/20/24) . Adult assistants also have the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu) and are current with their Mandated Reporter Training . LPA reviewed 12 children's files , the files were complete with the required documents. LPA reviewed 6 staff files and the files were complete with the required documents as well. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home (408) 559-7595 . The home is clean and orderly, and safe for the day care children. Licensee states she provides snacks and milk for the daycare children, they bring their lunch from home. There are safe & age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. There are no stairs inside the home . LPA observed a screened and barricaded fireplace. Off limit areas inside the home are the garage and master bathroom. The off limit area outside the home is the left side area of the backyard. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water , and fenced backyard. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications , and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Licensee states that she does not have any children presently in care who need medication administered. Licensee has a first aid kit in the home . Licensee states that nobody smokes , and she understands that smoking is prohibited in the home. 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 Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee, and they understand that they must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times . Licensee understands her capacity/ ratio options and understands that she cannot have more than 14 children present in the home. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the dining room area if necessary due to illness or communicable disease and she contacts parents immediately. Licensee states that she does not transport any day care children. Licensee understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. 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 the 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 the 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 states she has contact with other providers and stays up to date with licensing regulations. 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/process Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Michelle Yamashita. No deficiencies were issued during today's inspection. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.