Routine inspection·June 3, 2025

On 06/3/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Yesenia Fierro and Erica Pacheco conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Bryanna Kennedy. LPA explained the reason for the visit. Also present was Staff #3 (S3). LPAs confirmed the home has a working telephone service. Adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption, there are no excluded individuals present at this home. Licensee stated days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM. Licensee stated there are firearms and ammunition are stored and locked separately. Licensee also confirmed there is one (1) small dog on premises. Pet is inaccessible to the children; Licensee understand the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. LPA conducted a census, during today\342\200\231s inspection there were nine (9) children present in the home, during the beginning of the inspection the Licensee had one (1) infant and seven (7) toddlers in care without an assistant, putting her over capacity. At approximately 9:00 AM Staff 3 arrived putting Licensee in compliance. A current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, living room 1, living room 2, infant room, bathroom and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children, all other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of safety gates and door lever locks. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA toured the home inside and outside. This is a two-story home. LPAs observed stairs upon entering the home, stairs are fenced when children under age 5 years old are present. The electric fireplace located in the second living room is made inaccessible by a glass door. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPAs observed areas, surfaces, carpets, and floors accessible to the children are in operable and sanitary condition. LPAs observed the home to have age-appropriate toys, dramatic play equipment, and learning materials. Licensee stated that all poisons are kept in underneath the kitchen sink and in the laundry room. LPAs did not observe any poisons during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. LPAs observed the outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys, dramatic play equipment and playground set. LPAs observed a swimming pool, swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. Licensee is in compliance with AB2866 (Pool Safety Act). Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 8/2023. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 06/2025. A review of records revealed that 1 out 2 employees were missing immunizations. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Licensee stated she is caring for infants. LPAs observed one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. License stated that infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. LPAs 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs 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/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the licensee Bryanna Kennedy, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. 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 . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Bryanna Kennedy.