Routine inspection·November 10, 2021

On November 10, 2021 at 1:31 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Francisco Pedroza and Dean Thompson conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPAs met with licensees Sean Harris and Ashley Garcia and advised them purpose of the inspection. Licensee provided LPAs a tour of the home inside and out. There were four (4) children in care at the time of the inspection. The licensee is currently using the living room, dining room, kitchen, den, one bathroom, and backyard for children in care. Licensee has one gate preventing children from leaving living room. LPA did not observe any toxin/hazards accessible to children in care. Licensee has the disinfectants stored in the laundry room. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher with a purchase date of 7/20/21 mounted on the wall in the hallway readily accessible. Licensee advised to ensure the fire extinguisher is serviced or a new one in purchased every year. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room with a wood wall barrier preventing children from having access. Due to the children sleeping at the time of the inspection the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were not tested. LPAs observed there was live chickens in the den. Licensee advised that they are going to place the chicken in the coup once they are ready to be outside. LPAs observed age appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible to children in care. The backyard is enclosed by a concrete wall. LPAs observed a trampoline with a safety net. Licensee has an inoperable spa in the backyard. LPA advised licensee to ensure the spa properly latched and children do not have access. LPAs observed age appropriate toys and structures in the backyard readily accessible to children in care. Licensee has goats caged in the backyard. Licensee advised there are no firearms or live ammunition in the home. LPA observed the facility roster. LPA discussed current Safe Sleep and Covid-19 requirements with licensee. Continued on 809-C On November 10, 2021 at 2:02 PM, LPAs observed that licensee could not locate the physical files for the children in care. LPAs advised licensee that every child must have a file with the required state licensing forms and immunization records. On November 10, 2021 at 2:07 PM, LPAs asked licensee for a current Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate. Licensee advised that he has one and had to provided to the local AYSO. He was not able to locate it. There were three Type B deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Home 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 . 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 . 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. Continued on 809-C 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee