Routine inspection (3-year)·March 22, 2024

On March 22, 2024 at 12:37 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Villanueva conducted an unannounced Required-3 Year inspection. LPA met Kassidy Crowther, Licensee's daughter and advised the purpose of the inspection. Licensee's daughter advised LPA that Licensee was not present and the child care is closed for today. No children were present. Co-licensee is ill and is not caring for children at the present time. Licensee called LPA to inform that she was on her way to the child care. LPA waited for licensee to arrive. The home is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath 2- story home. The licensee uses the playroom, one bathroom, and the backyard for childcare. The 4-bedrooms, 2- bathrooms, living room, dining room, and garage are off limits and are inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed age appropriate toys, teaching materials, and furnishings. Licensee has a secured fence in the backyard. LPA did not observe any toxins/hazardous items accessible to children. A regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 03/15/2024. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. Licensee states that there are no firearms and ammunition in the home. LPA observed the home to be orderly. No bodies of water were observed on site. Detergents and cleaning compounds are stored in the locked garage keeping items out of reach of children. The bathroom to be used for children in care was observed to be clean. LPA observed a carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector in the playroom. Licensee tested and it was found to be functional. . CONTINUED ON 809-C Licensee's Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 04/10/2024. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training has not been completed. Licensee will complete training. LPA provided licensee a pamphlet with the information. Licensee last completed an emergency disaster drill on 12/12/2023. All required forms including Notification of Parent's Rights are prominently posted for parent's or authorized representatives to view. A roster of children in care was observed current and complete. All children records were reviewed, and LPA observed Identification and Emergency Notification forms (LIC 700) and a copy of immunization records on file. 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 Licensee's daughter turned 18 on 02/26/2024. LPA gave licensee a copy of the livescan form. 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. 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/ . CONTINUED ON LIC809C LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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. 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,, licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Today, type B deficiencies cited under Title 22 Division 12. Appeal rights given. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Cristina Crowther.