Routine inspection·September 22, 2023

A required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin. A review of staff records on 09/22/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks received a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. During today\342\200\231s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee (LS) and one staff (S1) were supervising four children and 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 6:30AM to 6:00PM, Mon\342\200\223Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the entire second floor and garage and were made inaccessible by means of a child safety gate. The staircase in the family room was barricaded with a child safety gate. The Licensee stated she did not utilize the fireplace during the facility\342\200\231s hours of operation. The home was clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Licensee\342\200\231s EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire 06/12/2025. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. There is a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. Licensee stated she did not store firearm(s) or other dangerous weapon(s) on the premise. LPA did not observe any poison(s). Licensee furnished current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates and required staff immunization record for herself and S1. (Continue to LIC 809-C) LPA reviewed four children\342\200\231s (C1-C4) records at 10:50am which revealed the records contained Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627), Identification and Emergency Information form (LIC 700), Parent Notification of Additional Children in Care (LIC 9150), and Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (LIC 995A), however; C1-C4 were either missing Immunization Record (IR) and/or IR was not transcribed onto the blue CDPH 286. According to the facility\342\200\231s disaster drill log, the facility did not conduct an emergency drill within the past six months and the last drill was documented on 08/15/22. The facility roster of the children in care was reviewed and appeared to be complete. There were no bodies of water observed. The Licensee stated she currently did not have any children under 24 months old enrolled into care. 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. On this date, 09/22/2023, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. (Continue to LIC 809-C) 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 . The Licensee provided proof of control of property. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Amber Ayala. 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. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed during today\342\200\231s visit. Appeal Rights were provided.