Routine inspection·November 8, 2021

A Required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin. A review of staff records on 11/08/2021 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There is currently one adult living in the home. During today\342\200\231s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and one staff (S1) were supervising five 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 4:00AM to 6:00PM, Monday\342\200\223Saturday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The entire upper level, lower level bedroom, kitchen, garage and the backyard are off limits to the children. These areas have been made inaccessible by means of children safety gates. The bottom of the staircase was barricaded. The home was clean and orderly, and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee produced pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, which expire on 06/2022. Licensee's AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate expire on 08/19/22. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were stored out of the reach of children. There was a working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; as well as a fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. The facility had not conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. During children's record review at 11:12am, several children's records were either missing LIC 700, LIC 995, immunization records, and/or immunization were not transcribed onto the CDPH 286. The Licensee could did not furnish a sleep log or proof she conducted 15 minutes checks for infants. The Licensee stated the fireplace was not used during hours of operation. The licensee stated there were no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed in the yard. The licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children in care. 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. 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. 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 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. 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 .