Routine inspection·February 14, 2023

On February 14th at 2:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano conducted an annual required inspection which included a tour the home and yard, and a review of the required day-care forms with the licensee today. Present in the home is Licensee, 9 children and 2 helpers. Capacity and ratio requirements of children were observed in compliance today. This type of home is a two story, single family home. OFF LIMIT AREAS: Entire upstairs, living room, kitchen, dining room, garage, deck, pool, left and right side of the backyard Adults living in the home are Licensee, Husband. A review of records indicates that all adults working or living in the home who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. The day-care operates 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. Licensee does not have daycare insurance and has parent affidavit in all children\342\200\231s files. LPA observed the following: Stairs in the home are properly barricaded at top/bottom if caring for children under five years old. Day-care area is clean, orderly, and equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment for the children. No baby walkers, bouncers, exercausers, etc. allowed to be used during day-care hours. Home has proper lighting and ventilation. Home has a working telephone, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. There are no detergents, or cleaning products accessible to day-care children. Licensee stated that there is a body of water on property, LPA observed that water was properly barricaded. Poisons are locked. Licensee states there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. The yard is fenced. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR and First Aid expires 11/2023. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and properly logged, last drill conducted: 1/11/2023. Licensee provides daily snacks and meals. Isolation of sick children reviewed/discussed. Children\342\200\231s roster was reviewed and is complete and up to date. Children and staff/helper files were reviewed and are complete. Licensee states that there is a pet in home, one dog, and vaccinations are current. Supervision and transportation of children was discussed. Capacity options were reviewed. Licensee understands that care cannot be provided for more than the capacity as stated on the license. Requirements for reporting suspected child abuse was discussed, as well as reporting requirements for unusual incidences. All required postings are properly posted (License/Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster/Emergency Disaster Plan and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist) Licensee has updated immunizations. Licensee was reminded that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. Licensee was informed about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on CCLD website. Licensee was reminded about Mandated Reporter Training available on CCLD website ( www.ccld.ca.gov or www.mandatedreporterca.com ). 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. This report and appeal rights were discussed with Licensee. This report must be available in the facility for public review. 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 . Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies were issued today under Title 22 Division 12 of the California Code of Regulations. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Vanessa.