The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 276-0489 and (559) 977-8844.

LPA toured the home inside and outside. Census was taken and there five (5) day care children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the family room, daycare room, daycare bathroom, kitchen, and dining area are used for providing care and accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible to children by use of plastic doorknob cover. There is a fireplace located in the family room but made inaccessible to the children by the used of fire screen. There are no firearms in the home. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are inaccessible.

This is a single-story home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months.

Safe toys and play equipment were observed and are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There are two dogs and a rabbit. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. The outdoor play area in the backyard is accessible to the children and is fenced and there are no hazards to children present.

During today’s inspection, LPA observed an in-ground pool. LPA observed Licensee open the pool gate half-way and around twelve inches, and it was observed that pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. During record reviewed, there was no proof that Staff #1 (S1) and Staff #2 (S2) completed the Mandated Reporter Training for the Child Care Providers (AB1207). A citation of Type B was issued because it posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 02/2025. Assistant’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 02/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

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 LIC809-C).

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.