Routine inspection·April 14, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mandeep Kaur and Opala Haider conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection. LPAs met with Licensee, Tamara Knoefel and explained to them the nature of today's inspection. Upon arrival, Licensee was present with three children. Licensee stated that Licensee, licensee abd her husband are residing in the home. All required posting materials were posted. The daycare is open Monday through Friday from 08:30 AM to 6:00 PM. There are no active waivers or exceptions for this facility. LPAs obtained a copy of current children's roster. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on October 7, 2024. LPAs observed a fully charged fire extinguisher and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility with Licensee. Off limit areas inside the home are: 1,3,4 bedrooms, masterbedroom and two bathrooms. LPAs observed that the home is orderly. Cleaning products, sharp objects, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible. There are appropriate toys and equipment for children. The children's bathroom is clean, sanitary, and operable. Outdoor back yard is accessible to the children. There is no bodies of water observed. Continuation on next pages: LPAs reviewed four (4) children's files during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), and Immunization Records and infant safe sleep 15 minutes log. Licensee has liability insurance for the day care home. LPAs reviewed a staff(S1) file for the following records: Employee Rights (LIC 9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), immunizations, TB test, and required training. Licensee has immunizations in measles, pertussis and flu. Based on records review, Licensee does not have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications on file and daughter/assistant (S1) does not have current Mandated Reporter Training(AB1207) certificate on file. LPAs reminded Licensee that Mandated Reporter Training and Pediatric CPR/First aid must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. 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 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 Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Continuation on next pages: LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at an additional resource. LPA also reminded Licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as 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/process . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&R's) throughout California. As a result of today's inspection, two Type B citations are issued on the following page: 809-D. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Tamara Knoefel. . During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS