Routine inspection·May 21, 2025

On May 21, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darnella Barnes conducted an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose was explained to the licensee, who granted access and received the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126). The facility operates Monday \342\200\223 Thursday 1:45pm -5:15pm.. Required postings were visible, and the last fire/disaster drill was on 3/12/25. The licensee was reminded of the six-month drill and documentation requirement. There were no children in care. Licensee was provided information and reminded of capacity and ratio rules, supervision requirements, reporting obligations, and that children\342\200\231s rights cannot be waived. Licensee was also reminded that children showing signs of illness should be separated from others until it is determined whether they are contagious. They must remain separated until they are no longer infectious or are picked up. All adults 18 and older associated with the facility, including residents and volunteers, have fingerprint clearances. --CONTINUED NEXT PAGE. 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 Childcare 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. LPA toured the facility\342\200\231s indoor areas, off limit areas include: all of 2 nd floor, 4 bedrooms, laundry, pantry, storage room, and sun room. The facility is a two-story home. A gate is not required as the youngest child in care is six years old as indicated on the application. The home was clean, well ventilated, and has safe toys, play equipment and materials. A fully charged 3A-40-BC fire extinguisher, was last serviced on 9/24/24, is available, along with working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and an operating telephone. All hazardous items, including poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines were kept out of children\342\200\231s reach. The home was free of defects or dangers that could harm a child. Licensee was reminded that smoking is prohibited. Licensee confirmed there are no guns, firearms or ammunition present in the facility. There are no outdoor off-limits areas. Licensee understands that outdoor play areas must either be fenced or, if no fence is present, children must be always supervised. The outdoor play area is fenced and has age-appropriate tire swing, slide, climbing wall, tunnel, basketball, arcade games; pong, packman, basketball and air hockey.The licensee was reminded to notify licensing before making any changes to the house or yard. Licensee CPR/First Aid expired 4/24/25 with mandatory training expiring 7/12/25. LPA reminded the licensee of the two-year renewal requirement. The facility roster and five children\342\200\231s files were reviewed, were reviewed confirming all required forms were complete. The licensee does transport children. LPA inspected licensee\342\200\231s driver\342\200\231s licensee and it is current. LPA observed licensee\342\200\231s new 2024 automobile, it is in safe working condition. Licensee was reminded that children cannot be left unattended in vehicles and that car seats and booster seats must be available for safe transportation. ----CONTINUED NEXT PAGE --- Safe Sleep Information was provided, and licensee was reminded that an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) is a required for each infant up to 12 months old, with nap checks documented until age two. Cribs and play yards must be free of loose items, bumper pads, and hanging objects and mattresses must be firm, properly fitted, and have fitted sheets. Additionally baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed. 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 Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, inspection the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care- licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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)/ (8004314-0383 (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/ ---CONTINUED NEXT PAGE --- Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Car seats and booster seats must be available for safe transportation. 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 inspection the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed no Registered Sex Offenders reside at the facility. The LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 4/10/25. A search of the California Attorney General-Megan\342\200\231s Law website found no registered sex offenders at the facility address. During today\342\200\231s inspection, (1) \342\200\234Type B\342\200\235 deficiency was identified on attached 809-D for Licensee\342\200\231s expired CPR/First aid certification. Appeal rights provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Patricia Gilbertson.. ---FINAL PAGE-----