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.

During today’s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to child care children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of a safety gate. The child care area consists of the large living room, children’s bathroom, and backyard. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. (Continue to page 2)

• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

LPA observed two (2) rocking chairs in the large living room that have been recalled according to the United Stated Consumer Product Safety Commission website; see LIC 809D for deficiency. The licensee removed the two rocking chairs to an off-limit area and provided LPA with a declaration statement to confirm that they understand recalled products are prohibited from licensed day care.

Also, the licensee did not have documentation of an emergency disaster drill from the last six months; see LIC 809D for deficiency.

The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The space was enclosed by a fence at least five feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was maintained and free of hazards. There were age-appropriate toys and materials for children in care. The fire pit is locked through the gas pipe line and inaccessible to children. There is a low high play structure with slide located on the grass area. There are age appropriate toys and equipment for children to play outside.

Licensee’s file was reviewed during the facility inspection on this date. Licensee possesses a current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 10/22/2026. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles for licensee was reviewed and within compliance.

The licensee did not have a complete file or record for Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2 (S2); see LIC 809D for deficiency. S1 did not have the following: Employee Rights (LIC 9052), Proof of immunization of measles, pertussis and Influenza, TB clearance or risk assessment, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), and the Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. S2 did not have proof of immunization of measles, pertussis and Influenza; see LIC 809D for deficiency.

Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training and to renew the training every two years. Licensee’s mandated reporter training certificate expires 10/30/2026. (Continue to page 3)

CCLD website www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee.

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 of the importance of checking for and removing any 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.

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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, the Licensee Narmin Abu-Jibneh, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided with a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager at the address listed above.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Narmin Abu-Jibneh.

End of report.