Routine inspection·December 20, 2022

A Required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin. A review of staff records on 12/20/2022 indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There are currently three adults residing in the home. 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) was supervising five children, 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 5:00am - 6:30pm, Mon\342\200\223Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are the entire second story which consist of four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and were made inaccessible by a child 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 fireplace was screened with a child size bookshelf. The staircase near the front entrance was barricaded with a child safety gate. Poison(s) were stored in an outdoor shed. There were no firearm(s) or other dangerous weapons stored on the premise. LS did not furnish a current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates for LS and staff (S1) that worked on 12/19/22. LPA reviewed two Staff and two non-client adults (LS, S1, A1 & A2) records at 10:02am which revealed S1 & A2 were missing evidence of negative TB clearance and S1, A1 & A2 did not have completed LIC 508; and LS & S1 were missing proof of immunity against the Influenza. (Continue to LIC 809-C) LPA requested seven (C1-C7) children\342\200\231s records, however; Licensee furnished four records (C1, C2, C5-C6) which were reviewed at 10:34am and revealed C1\342\200\231s licensing (LIC) forms 282, LIC 995A, 627, and 700 & 9150 were either missing, incomplete or not signed. C2 & C5\342\200\231s records were missing LIC 9150 and C6 was missing LIC 282 and 9150, and C5 & C6\342\200\231s LIC 700 were incomplete. The Licensee did not furnish evidence of immunization against diseases for three children that were present. During the visit, the Licensee stated she transported four school age children to school, however; the Licensee did not furnish evidence to prove the children's enrollment in elementary school as required in CCR 102416.5(g). During today\342\200\231s inspection, Licensee stated there was/were three children (C1, C2 & C4) under 24 months enrolled into care and the Licensee did not furnish evidence to prove she conducted 15-minute checks while the infants napped. According to the disaster drill log that was posted on the parent board near the front entry door, the facility had not conducted an emergency disaster drill within the past six months. The facility roster of the children in care was reviewed and appeared to be incomplete. The Licensee furnished a current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certification which expire on 09/2024. The backyard appeared to be free of hazards and was fully fenced, and there were no pools or other bodies of water observed in the yard. LPA did not observe any baby walker(s), bouncer(s) and/or jumper(s). 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 . 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. (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, Juana Benel. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12 were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Appeal Rights were provided. 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 .