Routine inspection·June 12, 2024

A Annual/Required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin. A review of staff records on 08/05/2024 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. According to the Licensee, the facility was registered with Solano Family and Children\342\200\231s Services, Food Program. During today\342\200\231s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee (LS) was not supervising any children, there were zero children present. The facility was 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 8:00AM to 4:30PM, 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 with all bedrooms and bathrooms, Great Room, Loft, nook, kitchen, and front door entry way on the first floor, and these areas were made off limits by means of 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 EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expire 04/27/2026. The staircase and fireplace were indirectly barricaded via a child safety in the hallway. 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. According to the Licensee, she did not store any firearm(s) or other dangerous weapon(s) on the premise. LPA did not observe any poison(s). (Continue to LIC 809-C) LPA reviewed three staff (LS & S1-S2) records at 1:17pm which revealed that the records contained evidence of completion of AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training, evidence of negative TB, and required staff Immunization Records. LPA reviewed three children\342\200\231s (C1-C3) records at :50pm which revealed C1-C3\342\200\231s records contained Contracts, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700), Parent Rights (LIC 995A), Parent Notification of Additional Children in Care (LIC 9150), Immunization Records (IR); and IR transcribed onto CDPH 286. According to the Licensee, she did not have any children under 24 months old enrolled in care. The facility roster of the children in care was reviewed and appeared to be complete. LPA observed an above ground pool with smooth exterior surface that was less than five feet in height, the pool was not fenced, and there was a ladder in close proximity to the pool, and there was at least one door from the home which led to the pool yard. According to the Licensee, the pool was purchased on 05/07/24, and installed on 05/19/24. Licensee\342\200\231s statement confirmed that at the time the pool was installed, children were not present. Licensee said she intends to close the facility for approximately six to eight weeks due to personal reason(s) and at that time, she intends to dismantle the pool. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . (Continue to LIC 809-C) Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Ebony Brown. 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(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed during today\342\200\231s visit. Appeal Rights were provided.