Routine inspection·September 2, 2022

On Friday 09/2/2022 at approximately 8:55AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabina Dodoo met with licensee Sorina Prisacaru for an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION for a Large Family Child Care Home . Present for the inspection were the Licensee and two aides who are all fingerprint cleared. The total children enrolled are 14 and the census was 10 children at the time of the inspection. Licensee’s 4 year old son is also included in the ratio. The Family Child Care Home is within ratio. The Family Child Care Home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The center currently operates Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm. PHYSICAL PLANT: The Family Child Care Home is a two-story residential home with 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. There is an attached garage. The entrance of the Family Child Care Home is the main door of the house. The living room has been converted into an activity room. There is one bedroom used as an activity room, 2 bedrooms are used for napping and there is one playroom near the staircase. LPA observed children eating breakfast in the morning. LPA observed the bulletin board (parent’s rights, emergency disaster plan, earthquake drills, PUB269, and facility license). There is a fireplace in the living room that is covered. The staircase leading to upstairs is barricaded at the entrance. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of reach from children and are not accessible. This Family Child Care Home has one fully charged fire extinguisher 3A-10- 40 BC, multiple smoke detectors and multiple carbon monoxide detectors, a telephone and a fully stocked first aid kits. The furniture around the activity area and outdoor area are all child proof and adequate for children to use. The learning materials are organized, and toys are kept in safety bins and cabinets for easy access for the children. On Limit Areas are : the 3 bedrooms located downstairs, the living room(activity room), family room converted into day care room located near staircase, the hallway bathroom, and the entire b ackyard. Off Limit Areas are: the kitchen, the garage, the master bedroom and the master bathroom located upstairs. LPA and Licensee have agreed that two additional rooms will be put on limits. Previously licensee had one bedroom that was placed on limits. Therefore there are a total of 3 bedrooms that are now on limits as of 9/2/2022. A copy of a new facility sketch LIC 999A has been provided by licensee. FOOD & SNACK: The licensee provides breakfast, lunch, AM snack and PM snack. Licensee provides water. The children bring personal bottles that are labeled with names. OUTDOOR: LPA Dodoo observed the outdoor play area which has a play structure with slides and swings. There are car toys and small slide structures for smaller children. There is a soft green cushioning material around the play structure to absorb falls. The outdoor play area is also fenced all around with secured gates. There is no bodies of water on the premises and no firearms. RECORDS : LPA Dodoo reviewed 6 children’s file and 3 staff files and documented them on LIC 857 and LIC 859. A current roster was viewed by LPA. LPA obtained a copy from Licensee. The staff interview was completed with Licensee Sorina Prisacaru. Licensee has completed the Health and Safety training and CPR/First Aid is current. Licensee is following the immunization laws and has completed the mandated reporter training. The Licensee has conducted and documented the fire and disaster drills twice a year and the last conducted drill was on June 13th, 2022. All required forms are posted and visible for public view. 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 reminded that all adults 18 and over working in Child Care Center, 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 Child Care Center. 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 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 was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter and the trainings must be done once every two years as well as CPR/First Aid needs to be renewed every two years and must be EMSA approved. LPA also encouraged licensee to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates, as well as all forms can be downloaded. For licensing updates and Quarterly Child Care Distribution email, email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list. Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624 within 7 business days. There are no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit Interview and staff interview was conducted with Licensee (Sorina Prisacaru). This report shall remain on file for the next 3 years.