Routine inspection·May 3, 2023

On May 03, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobias Lake met with Licensee, Lynette Tracey, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were five children present at the time of inspection. Licensee's husband and daughter were also present during the inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM. to 5:30 PM. LPA verified the annual fees are current. Licensee 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas are the garage and rear deck. Waiver for deck and seasonal creek on file. Off limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed locked doors and audible alarm. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives and cleaners were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are weapons in the home. LPA observed guns and ammunition stored separately both in a locked room with a locked cabinet and a small gun safe. Outdoor play space is fenced. LPA observed living room area with age appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Report continues 809-C. In addition, LPA discussed the infant sleep regulations with licensee. LPA observed 15min infant napping logs for infants 24 months and under. LPA observed LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plans, for infants under 12 months, for licensee during today's inspection. 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. Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on file. LPA observed a current roster. LPA discussed the need for documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. Licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR) and pertussis (Tdap) are not available in the facility file. Current in-person EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 03/2024 . Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter certification was expired as of 1/2023. LPA discussed need to complete this training. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This provider is not currently providing IMS services to children in care. 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 Report continues 809-C. 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 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Lynette Tracey. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days for parental review. Appeal rights were provided. Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for childcare updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. Licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. A Type B deficiency was cited during today’s inspection. See LIC 809D.