Follow-up·November 1, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin made an unannounced Case Management visit and met with Licensee (LS), Shameana Talley, for the purpose of evaluating the facility's compliance with Title 22, and Health and Safety Code (H&SC) to increase capacity to 14. The facility is partnered with Child Start Inc. On 10/12/23, the Suisun City Fire Department granted the facility a fire clearance to operate at a capacity of 14. A review of staff records on 11/01/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks received a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The Licensee (LS) and staff (S1) were supervising six children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 6:30AM to 5:30PM, Mon\342\200\223Fri, and weekend hours vary. The off-limits areas of the home are two bedrooms and one bathroom, office, living room, laundry room, backyard and garage, were made inaccessible by means of a children\342\200\231s safety gates. The children have access to the kitchen and dining areas, family room and one bathroom. There were safe toys available for children. Licensees' EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications expire 06/24/2025. Licensee furnished current AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates for staff, including herself. 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. Licensee stated she did not store poison(s), firearm(s) or other dangerous weapon(s) on the premise. LPA reviewed five children\342\200\231s (C1-C5) records at 9:36am which revealed the records were complete. According to the facility\342\200\231s disaster drill log, the facility conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and the last drill was documented on 10/03/23. The facility roster of the children in care was reviewed and appeared to be complete. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. The Licensee stated she currently had two children under 24 months old enrolled into care and there are two play yards available for the children to use. 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. The Licensee provided proof of control of property. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. On this date, 11/01/2023, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. (Continue to LIC 809-C) This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The Licensee furnished a Plan for Providing IMS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Shameana Talley. 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. The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, was observed during today\342\200\231s visit. Appeal Rights were provided. All violations are required to be cleared prior to capacity increase.