Routine inspection·May 24, 2022

On 5/24/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Theresa Marquez and Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection and met with Licensee, Moriah McCoy. Assistant Savanna McCoy was also present. A tour of the home was conducted, and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed the living room, family room, kitchen, dining area, hall bathroom and the fenced backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and are made inaccessible by use of spinner knobs, and safety gates. Medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poisons in the home. The fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector met Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations. There were no stairs in the home Staff-child ratios were maintained. There are currently no infants in care. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Moriah McCoy 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 Moriah McCoy 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 outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. Licensee is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles and is aware car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Licensee has a pot belly pig that is inaccessible to children via fence and lock. Licensee is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any action taken by pets. There were no swimming pools, bodies of water, or firearms on the premises. LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms, and Regulations. Continued on LIC809-C A sample of children’s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. A review of records indicated Licensee and assistance have proof of required immunization (Pertussis/Measles/Influenza) and/or written declaration declining flu shot. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 01/06/2022. Licensee's pediatric CPR and First Aid expires on 02/03/2024. 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 Licensee Moriah McCoy 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, 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. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 4:30 AM to 7:00 PM and other hours as arranged. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were found; LPA Marquez and LPA Vega-Gonzalez observed the green artificial turf in the backyard play area is loosening and torn in some areas creating a tripping hazard for children. Nine of the twelve children present were not listed on the LIC9040 Child Roster. (see LIC809D): 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 . An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Moriah McCoy. A copy of Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.