Routine inspection·May 19, 2025

At 12:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Luz met with Licensee Martha Hippert to conduct an unannounced annual RANDOM inspection. Present for this inspection was 2 preschool aged children and 1 repair person. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Days and hours of operation are from Monday-Friday 6AM-7PM. Facility: Licensee toured the facility with LPA. The ON LIMIT AREAS are the daycare building, play yard 1, and play yard 2. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the Licensee\342\200\231s home, all decks, and lawn. Off limit areas are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors/fences and visual supervision. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The ISOLATION AREA is the side of the playroom. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and is fully fenced. There have been no changes from the areas previously identified as OFF LIMITS or alterations to existing buildings or grounds. Licensee informed LPA of the intention to update play yard 2 with a wooden play structure. There are no bodies of water. Licensee previously had a drained in-ground swimming pool that they covered with a deck. LPA observed that the deck is constructed so that any children in care could not access the drained pool underneath and that the pool plumbing was taken out. LPA observed a fence at least 5 feet tall around the pool/deck area with a self-latching gate that swings shut. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children. Licensee understands that any materials that are labeled \342\200\234Keep out of reach of children\342\200\235 or have similar messaging should be kept out of reach from children in care. Licensee states that there are no firearms in the home. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. Licensee states they purchase a new fire extinguisher each year. Care and Supervision : There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. Licensee uses talking with the child and time out as forms of discipline. LPA reminded Licensee that best practice with time outs is giving one minute per year of age maximum. Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including but not limited to, no corporal punishment, interference with eating, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature. Children are treated with dignity, receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations. LPA reminded that Licensee is required to be present for 80% of operating hours per day. Licensee understands how to report Unusual Incidents/Injuries. Licensee occasionally provides overnight care. Licensee states that the children bring their own overnight supplies like sleeping bags and night clothes. Licensee states that they sleep in the same room as the children and remain awake whenever the children are awake. Records: Licensee CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 8/3/25. Licensee Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers is current and expires 3/11/26. Licensee was reminded Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) and CPR/First aid certifications needs to be renewed every two years. A copy of the licensee\342\200\231s immunization is on file. The Licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills every six months, last drill was on 12/11/24. A current copy of the facility roster was viewed, and a copy was obtained. Licensee carries liability insurance that expires on 9/20/25. Entrance checklist for Family Child Care Home was provided and licensee was reminded of documents to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area of the facility. LPA reviewed five (5) children 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. All children\342\200\231s records reviewed today were complete. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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, 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. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Martha Hippert, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Megan's Law was checked on 3/17/25. No deficiencies are issued today. Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Martha Hippert.