Community Care Licensing
Document Has Been Signed on 06/20/2023 04:48 PM - It Cannot Be Edited
LPA inspected inside and outside of single-story home. License rents the home and does not have LIC 9149 Property Owner/Landlord Consent and states does have liability insurance for a family child care home (FCCH). LPA observed a barricaded fireplace, no wall heater, no stairs, and no bodies of water. LPA observed covered patio has dry rot throughout the 2 x 6 holding the top structure, licensee states landlord is working on replacing roof. Licensee states she has no pets. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher, licensee stated she last purchased in 2020 and has not been serviced. Carbon Monoxide and smoke detectors are operable. Sharp objects, medicines, poisons, and cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care, bathroom sink cabinet had soap and toilet cleaning supplies, kitchen sink cabinet had a bottle of Mr. Clean cleaner and was accessible. Off limit areas inside the home: master bedroom with bathroom and attached garage. On limit areas: living room, day care room and two bedrooms. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: gated right and left side fenced yard area. On limit areas outside the home: rear yard play area with porch.
Children were supervised during the visit and LPA went over substitute options and reminded licensee they could only have 12 children according to her license. Licensee stated she does not transport children, LPA reminded Licensee that children are never to be left in parked vehicles and must use appropriate car seats according to the child's age/weight/size.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with the licensee. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The licensee is not providing IMS currently. Licensee will submit an updated plan of operation if in the future they provide any IMS services to a child in care.
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.
Continues report dated 06/20/2023 pg. 2/3