Routine inspection·March 15, 2022

On March 15, 2022 at 10:40AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Betzayra Cervantes made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required - 1 Year and Capacity Change inspection. LPA met with licensee, Kelly Berkowitz and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA conducted a COVID-19 risk assessment. All answers indicated no exposure to COVID-19. LPA in the company of the licensee toured the interior and exterior of the facility. There were six children in care at the time of the inspection. On March 8, 2022, the Oxnard Fire Department conducted a fire inspection for an increase in capacity. Fire clearance approval for the large FCCH was granted on 03/08/2022. The home is a five bedroom, three bath, two story home. The Licensee uses the living room, dining room, kitchen, back yard, and one bathroom for day-care. On the first floor, the laundry room, toy closet, pantry, and garage are off limits to children in care. LPA observed a retractable gate at the bottom of the stairs making the second floor inaccessible. The second floor is not used for day-care and is off limits to children. LPA observed age appropriate toys and furnishings available for children in care in good condition and free of hazards. Licensee has a secured fence in the backyard and age appropriate toys for children in care, found in good condition and free of hazards. Licensee states that there are no firearms and ammunition in the home. LPA observed one medium size dog inside of the home. Licensee reported that the dog's vaccinations are up to date. No bodies of water were observed on site. No toxins nor hazards are accessible to children in care. Detergents and cleaning compounds are stored out of reach of children. The bathroom to be used for children in care was observed to be clean and sanitary. LPA observed a dual carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector which was tested and found to be operable. A regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher was observed with a purchase date of 04/25/2021. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. CONTINUED ON 809-C Licensee's Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 10/09/2023. Licensee last completed an emergency disaster drill on 03/01/2022. AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training Certificates are current with an expiration date of 01/31/2024. 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/inspection-process . 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. 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. No deficiencies cited during this visit. License to operate a Large Family Child Care facility is effective today, 03/15/2022. Once licensed, the licensee is required to comply with the terms and limitations stated on the license. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Kelly Berkowitz.