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.

Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home.

Indoor Space: At 2:30 PM A health and safety tour of inside the home was done. LPA toured the premises with licensee. The home is sanitized and orderly in compliance with Title 22 Regulations at this time. There is a 2 A 10 BC fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the home. The home is a two story house consisting of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, family room, dining room eat-in kitchen, laundry room and garage.

Last drill conducted and documented on 5/2024.

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The OFF-LIMIT areas are the 3 bedrooms which includes the master bedroom/bath, laundry room and garage. These areas are inaccessible to children in care by closed locked doors and visual supervision.

IN-USE The family room, living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom behind kitchen and backyard is used as the primary areas for day-care.

Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children in cabinets and drawers with latches. LPA reminded licensee that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family childcare homes. Licensee states there are two dogs but are not present during day care hours. Licensee states there are no arms and ammunition stored in the home. The fireplace is blocked to prevent access by children in care, and the home maintains a working telephone.

Outdoor Space: LPA toured outdoor space at 2:45 PM. LPA inspected the backyard and observed a fully fenced backyard safe for children in care. LPA observed an ample supply of age-appropriate toys, equipment and furniture that appear to be safe and in good condition. LPA DID NOT observe any bodies of water. Licensee stated she takes children to the local park for outdoor activity as well as uses the backyard. LPA discussed with licensee when outside of facility, 100% supervision of children in care is required.

Facility does NOT provide transportation for children, but licensee understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles.

Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form. Personnel records were reviewed to ensure all employees’ files and certifications are up to date. Licensee’s Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate and will expire 12/2025.

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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.htm

On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a childcare facility shall complete Mandated Reporter training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers. Licensee has provided Mandated Reporter certificate and it will expire 5/2025.

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

No deficiencies cited today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Mehdi Shafiei.