Routine inspection·January 26, 2022

A Required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Augustin. A review of staff records on 01/26/2022 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 two 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\342\200\231s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee (LS) was supervising three (C1-C3) 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 6:00AM to 7:00PM, 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 of the home, pantry on the first floor, garage and the right side of home in the backyard and were made inaccessible by door latching devices and children's safety gates. The on limits areas included the family/living room, dining room, kitchen and and a section of the back yard. The stairs/staircase were barricaded by a child safety gate. 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. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire on 01/23/23. 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 that is rated at least 2A10BC. Poison were stored in a shed in the backyard. The facility conducted an emergency drill on 01/20/22. The facility roster of the children in care was reviewed and appeared to be complete. (Continue to LIC 809-C) LPA reviewed three children\342\200\231s (C1-C3) records at 10:54am, and emergency and identification forms and transcribed CDPH 286 were on file. Staff (LS) record was reviewed at 11:13am and record contained AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate, evidence of negative TB clearance, and staff required immunization record. During today\342\200\231s inspection, there was one infant (C1) under 12 months old in care, Licensee had three available pack and plays that were enclosed with fabric mesh, and the Licensee furnished evidence that 15 minutes checks had been conducted for the napping infant. The Licensee stated there were no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home. The backyard appeared to be free of hazards and was fully fenced. There is a hot tub in the backyard and the hot tub had a cover that was strong enough to support the weight of an adult, and the cover was securely latched/locked on all four corners while the tub is not in use. 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 requested a Plan for Providing IMS from the Licensee. 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 was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee. The were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. 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 .