Routine inspection·August 29, 2022

A Required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Augustin. A review of staff records on 08/29/2022 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 are currently seven adults living 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’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee (LS) and two staff (S1 & S2) were supervising eight children (C1-C8), and the facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. No children were observed left in any parked vehicle. The facility’s operating hours are Monday - Friday; 6:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday 6am to 6pm as needed. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home are three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor, laundry room on the first floor and the garage are off limits to the children, and these areas have been made inaccessible by means of doorknob covers and children's safety gates. There is a working telephone in the home. 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). There were no firearm(s) or other dangerous weapons stored on the premise. Eight children’s (C1-C8) records were reviewed at 1:25pm which respectively revealed LIC 627 and LIC 700 were missing parent/authorized representative signatures for C7 & C8. Three staff (S1, S2 & LS) records were reviewed at 1:51pm which contained current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates and Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508), however; S2 was missing proof of immunity against Pertussis. (Continue to LIC 809-C) During today’s inspection, there were two children (C1 & C2) under 24 months old enrolled in care. At 12:51pm, LPA observed a child (C1) under 12 months old napping on a cot that was covered with a blanket on the floor in the Infant Room. The facility conducted an emergency disaster drill within the past six months and the last drill was documented on 06/10/22. The facility roster of the children in care was reviewed and appeared to be complete. The Licensee's EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire on 11/21/22. The backyard was fully fenced. 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 . 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. 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. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12 were cited during today’s visit. 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 .