Routine inspection·May 5, 2025

At 1:10PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Luz met with Assistant Michelle Avenell and informed them that they were here to conduct an unannounced annual RANDOM inspection. Assistant informed LPA that Licensee Linnaea Avenell is picking up children and would be back in about 15 minutes. Licensee arrived with four school aged children and assistant Jonathan at 1:35PM. Licensee left at 2:20PM to pick up an additional 9 school aged children. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Days and hours of operation are from Monday-Friday 1PM-6PM. Ages served are children 5-8 years old. Facility: The ON LIMIT AREAS are the playroom, daycare bathroom, and parts of the backyard. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are all animal pens, parts of the backyard, all bedrooms, all decks, and workshop. ON and OFF limit areas off the backyard are heavily fenced to separate the different areas. Off limit areas are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. To access the bathroom, children are escorted through the home 1 on 1. Licensee states that children have supervised and limited interactions with chickens and ducks at the facility. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The ISOLATION AREA is the umbrella table in the backyard. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and is fully fenced. Children in care spend the majority of their time outdoors. There are multiple play structures with wood chips underneath to absorb falls. Structures include slides, climbing areas, swings, one hammock, and one trampoline. There have been no changes from the areas previously identified as OFF LIMITS or alterations to existing building or grounds. There are no bodies of water. 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. ***Page 1 of 3*** The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was serviced in 12/23, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. LPA reminded that fire extinguishers should be serviced once a year. Care and Supervision : There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. Licensee uses redirection and time out as forms of discipline. LPA reminded that best practice for time outs is one minute per year of age. 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 Licensee that they are required to be at the facility for 80% of operating hours per day. Licensee understands how to report unusual incidents/injuries. Records: The Licensee CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 9/2/25. Licensee Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers is current and expires 4/15/26. 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 3/25/25. A current copy of the facility roster was viewed, and a copy was obtained. Licensee carries liability insurance that expires on 9/14/25. 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, which includes the waiver for the trampoline. 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. Documentation verifying each child's enrollment and attendance at kindergarten or elementary school was missing. All children\342\200\231s records were missing immunization records. LPA advised that verification of school enrollment was will cover the requirement to maintain immunization records for enrolled children. LPA reviewed three (3) staff (S1-S3) files for the following records: Employee rights (LIC 9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), immunization records, and required training. Staff 3 is missing mandated reporter training. ***Page 2 of 3*** 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, Linnaea Avenell, 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. During today's inspection, 2 Type B deficiencies are issued on attached page 809-D. Staff 3 missing mandated reporter training Documentation verifying each child's enrollment and attendance at kindergarten or elementary school was missing. Appeal rights were 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, Linnaea Avenell.***Page 3 of 3***