Routine inspection·February 24, 2023

A Required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Augustin. A review of staff records on 02/24/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks did not receive a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. According to the Licensee\342\200\231s (LS) statement, four adults including A1 resided in the home. LS stated A1 resided in the home since 01/01/23 and LS confirmed A1 was present during LPA's visit and LS had not submitted an updated Application (LIC 279) to notify A1 moved into the facility, and a review of Department records revealed A1 had not obtained an approved criminal record clearance prior to residing in the home and as such, an immediate civil penalty of $500 was assessed because LS did not ensure A1 obtain an approved criminal record clearance prior to 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. Licensee stated she was partnered with Child Start Inc. During today\342\200\231s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee (LS) and two staff (S1 & S2) were supervising seven 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 7:30AM to 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 entire second floor, one bedroom on the first floor, kitchen, and the garage, and were made inaccessible by children's safety gates, plastic doorknob covers, and door locking mechanisms. The home was clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. The bottom of the staircase near the front entry door was barricaded with a child safety gate. The fireplace in the family room was screened with a child safety gate. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Licensee\342\200\231s EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire 08/27/2024. (Continue to LIC 809-C) 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. LPA did not observe any poison(s) stored on the premise. Licensee stated she did not store any firearm(s) or other dangerous weapon(s) on site; and none were observed by LPA. LPA reviewed three staff records (LS, S1 & S2) at 10:28am which revealed LS was missing proof of immunity against Influenza, S1 & S2\342\200\231s records were missing Employee Rights (LIC 9052) and current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates. Furthermore, the Licensee did not furnish evidence of negative TB clearance for A1. LPA reviewed five children\342\200\231s (C1-C5) records at 10:59am which included two children (C1 & C2) under 12 months old, and records reviewed revealed C1 & C2 were either missing LIC 627 or LIC 995, C1, C2, C3 & C5\342\200\231s Immunization Records (IR) were not transcribed onto the blue CDPH 286. There were two portable cribs available for C1 & C2 to nap, and LS furnished evidence to prove she conducted 15-minute checks while C1 & C2 napped. The facility conducted an emergency drill with the past six months and the last drill was documented on 10/20/22. The facility roster of the children in care was reviewed and appeared to be complete. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed. 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. There following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12 were observed during today\342\200\231s visit. 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 . LPA, Melchisedeck Augustin informed licensee , Dolores Benson that this report dated 02/24/23 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, Melchisedeck Augustin informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/24/23 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.