Routine inspection·August 8, 2024

A Required Annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Robert Maciel. A review of staff records on 8/8/2024 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. During today\342\200\231s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The Licensee was supervising 14 children. At 9:15 AM LPA observed a 15th child, child 4 (C4) dropped off at the facility. No children were observed left in any parked vehicles. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Mon\342\200\223Fri. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed. The on-limits areas of the home are the living room, the kitchen, the 1st floor bedroom the 3rd floor bathroom, and the backyard. The off-limits areas of the home are the 1st floor living area, the 1st floor hall, the second floor office, the front yard, the garage, and the third floor bedrooms, and were made inaccessible by door locks and child gates. The home was at a comfortable indoor temperature. The children in care have access to age-appropriate toys and equipment. There is a working telephone in the home. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification was current and expires in August 2025. LPA observed a working smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC. LPA observed that the earthquake preparedness checklist was incomplete and not posted in a public place. The licensee stated that poisons are not stored in the home and none were observed by the LPA. Continue to LIC 809-C. The regulation that poisons are to be locked using a key or combination lock was reviewed. The Licensee stated that there are firearms in the home which were observed to be locked in a safe. Licensee opened the safe which revealed that ammunition was stored with the firearms in the safe. The Licensee's husband (A1) moved the ammunition to a separate safe during the visit. LPA observed no bodies of water in the facility. The Licensee conducted an emergency disaster drill on 6/14/24. LPA observed child 2 (C2) sleeping in a play pen on his stomach. The facility roster of the children in care was reviewed which revealed that C2 and child 4 (C4) were not recorded on the roster. LPA reviewed staff and personnel records at 1:53 PM which revealed that the Licensee and staff 1 (S1) did not possess current mandated reporter training certificates and S1 did not possess an immunization record. LPA reviewed five children's records (C1-C5) at 1:59 PM which revealed that C4 and C5 did not possess verification of enrollment in school, the licensee did not record the 15 minute sleep checks for child 2 (C2) for 8/8/24, and C2 did not possess a record of immunizations, an emergency information card , a signed Notification of Parent's Rights, or a LIC9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan. 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. On this date, 08/08/2024, 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 address. 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. 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. 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 . The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Cynthia Machado. 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.