Routine inspection·September 22, 2022

On September 22, 2022 at 9:23 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rona Chavez conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee Lara Horsting and discussed the nature and purpose of the inspection. Licensee and LPA toured the home inside and outside. There were 4 children in care at the time of the inspection. The day care operates Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Children bring lunch and licensee provides AM and PM snack. The daycare uses one bath room, living room, dining room, converted garage playroom and the front and back yard for the day care. The front and back yard of the day care is fully enclosed with a wooden fence. There are age appropriate toys, play structures and furniture readily accessible to children. LPA observed a full size trampoline located in the back yard with a child safety around it. LPA did not observe any toxic/hazardous items inside or outside of the home. Licensee has required forms posted at the entrance to the play room. Licensee states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home. LPA observed working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home. Fire extinguisher was located in the kitchen cabinet. Licensee was unable to provide a purchase receipt and stated the fire extinguisher was purchased last year prior to pre-licensing inspection in 9/2021. LPA observed Licensee order extinguisher and will provide proof upon delivery. A roster of children in care was observed and needs to be updated. Licensee will update the roster and provide a copy to LPA. The last fire drill was conducted on 9/22/2022. Licensee has a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate with an expiration date of 7/2023. Licensee has AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate on file expiring on 7/25/2023. A sampling of children's records were reviewed and found complete. Cont on LIC 809C Licensee has one (1) infant in care and states that the child does not nap while in care. Licensee is aware of safe sleep regulations and has a log form ready if the child decides to nap. A designated pack n play is available for use if the infant chooses to sleep. LPA provided resources regarding safe sleep to licensee. 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. 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 is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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.htmTo 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. Two Type B deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. Please see attached LIC 809-D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Lara Horsting.