Routine inspection·November 18, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cortney Nelson, met with Licensee, Kimberly Bruce , for an unannounced Required- 1 Year Inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Assistant, Makenzie, and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were seven (7) children (3 preschool-age/ 4 infants), the Licensee, and Assistant (Makenzie) present , which is compliant with the home license capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the home and the hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM . Licensee states that adult s, over the age of 18, residing in the home are: herself, her spouse (Jason), her daughter (Mackenzie), and her son (Brody) . All adult s residing in the home have Criminal Background Check Clearance and signed Criminal Record Statements (LIC508). Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 Family Child Care Home. 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 reviewed facility roster (LIC9040) and fire/disaster drill log during todays inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 10/28/2022, which is compliant with the six-month requirement for homes. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. The Licensee states that she does not currently have any children in care who require Incidental Medical Services and does not administer medication at this time . The Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. 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 Indoor areas of the home were inspected by the LPA today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. Off-limits areas inside the home include: the entire downstairs area, detached garage, laundry room, and kitchen. There are no open-faced heaters in the home. During todays inspection, LPA observed day care children napping following the infant safe sleep regulations and quietly playing with the Licensee/Assistant. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. Drinking water is readily available for children in the home via filtered water and color coded sippy cups. The bathroom in the home is clean, sanitary, and operable. The Licensee has a working telephone in the facility. Stairs are barricaded appropriately to keep day care children safe. The outside area of the home was inspected and observed to be not in use today due to resealing of the deck. The Licensee states that she will resume using the deck after the holiday break. LPA observed sufficient play-equipment and supplies for the children that are in good condition and age-appropriate. Off-limit areas outside of home include: everything outside of the fenced deck (yard, side deck). No outdoor bodies of water were observed during todays inspection. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and dis cussed 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 advised the Licensee that sleep saks are not allowed and will require an exception per individual child to continue use in the FCCH. The Licensee states that she will discontinue use of the sleep sak and instead provide standard clothes to keep the infant warm during napping. 7 children\342\200\231s files were reviewed during todays inspection and all required documents were present, including Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC9227) and sleep check documentation for all infants. The Licensee, Assistant, and Home Resident files were reviewed and most required documents were present. The Licensee's CPR/First-Aid expired on 7/19/2022. The Licensee has current Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 9/26/2023 and LPA reminded that training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. Supervision of children was discussed with t he Licensee and she understands that she must be home during day care hours and ensure that children are supervised at all times. The Licensee states that she does not transport any day care children. LPA reminded Licensee that children should not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee , Kimberly Br uce. As a result of todays inspection, a deficiency was cited, see 809-D. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. 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