Routine inspection·October 5, 2022

A Required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), M. Augustin and C. Fernandes-Goes. A review of staff records on 10/05/2022 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have not received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee stated three adults currently reside in the home, however; one adult (A1) had not obtained a criminal record clearance as well as Department records indicated only two adults obtained a criminal record clearance. An interview with Licensee, (LS) confirmed A1 resided in the home for at least five days and LS did not furnish evidence of negative TB clearance for A1, and an immediate $500 civil penalty was assessed for violation of criminal record clearance requirements. 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. During today\342\200\231s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee (LS) and one staff (S1) were supervising nine children, and the facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 7:30am - 5:30pm, Mon\342\200\223Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the four bedrooms and two bathroom, living/dining area kitchen and garage, and were made inaccessible by means of a children safety gate. There is a working telephone in the home. There is a functional smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector; and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. The top of the staircase near the living room was barricaded with a child safety gate. The fireplace was screened with a child safety gate. LPA did not observe any poison(s). There were no firearm(s) or other dangerous weapons stored on the premise. (Continue to LIC 809-C) LPAs requested records for two staff (LS & S1), however; Licensee did not furnish staff records. LS did not furnish current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate for S1 & LS and proof of immunity against the Pertussis for S1. At 11:23am, LPAs reviewed five children\342\200\231s records (C1-C5) which revealed C1, C2 & C5\342\200\231s records either had an incomplete LIC 700, missing Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227), missing Immunization Record (IR) and/or IR was not transcribed onto the CDPH 286. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPAs observed two children (C1 & C2) under 24 months old enrolled in care and there was a total of two play yards available for each infant to use. The Licensee did not furnish evidence to prove she was conducting 15-minute checks while C1 & C2 napped. The facility conducted an emergency disaster drill within the past six months and the last drill was documented on 08/16/22. The facility roster of the children in care was reviewed and appeared to be incomplete. The Licensee did not furnish a current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certification. There is a hot tub that is covered and securely locked on all corners and the hot tub was fully enclosed in wrought iron fencing that was at least five feet in height and met fencing requirements. The backyard was fully fenced and there were no pools or other bodies of water observed in the yard. The facility is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children in care. 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 (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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPAs 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. (Continue to LIC 809-C) 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Jennifer Blair. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12 were cited during today\342\200\231s visit. Appeal Rights were provided. LPA M. Augustin informed licensee, Jennifer Blair that this report dated 10/05/2022 document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA M. Augustin informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/05/2022 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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 .