Routine inspection·June 4, 2025

On June 4, 2025, at 12:41 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Cynthia Alvarez & Veronica Diaz conducted an unannounced 3 year required annual inspection. LPAs met with licensee Keri Nelson and discussed the nature and purpose of the inspection. Together both licensee and LPAs conducted a tour of the home inside and outside. There were 7 children in care and an assistant at the time of the inspection. The family childcare home is described as 4 bedroom & 2 bathrooms home. The licensee is currently using the day-care room, one bathroom, and backyard for children in care, the rest of the of the home is not accessible to the children in care. LPAs observed a child lock verifying the rest of the home is not accessible to children. The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort. LPAs did not observe any toxins or hazardous material accessible to children. There are age-appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible to children. The backyard is enclosed by a brick fence. LPAs observed plenty of shade, gross motor activities accessible to children in care. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are safe, varied, age appropriate and in satisfactory condition. Licensee advised the facility does not have any firearms or ammunition in the home. There are no bodies of water in the home. Required licensing forms are predominantly posted at the entrance of the day care room. LPAs observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. The detectors were tested at 12:52pm and were found to be operable, licensee is reminded to check the detectors to ensure they have working batteries . The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was serviced 1/15/25. LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. Continued on 809-C LPAs reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete, and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records, the infant\342\200\231s records had the LIC9227 present and signed, LPAs also observed the 15 minute sleep check infants logs for each infant enrolled. A review of the FCCH's fire drill log shows the last drill occurred on 2/13/25. The Licensee's records were reviewed and found to be complete, Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 01/2026. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training is active and will expire on 1/19/26. The assistant present pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 1/2027 and their Mandated Reporter training is active and will expire on 01/19/26. 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. 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-and-resources/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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Continued on 809-C During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No citations given during today\342\200\231s inspection. Appeals rights were provided to licensee Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Keri Nelson.