LPA toured the home inside and outside. Census was taken and there are six daycare children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Staff #2 confirmed that the living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, daycare room (bedroom) and restroom inside the daycare room are used for providing childcare and accessible to the daycare children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible to the daycare children by the used of plastic doorknob cover. There is a portable fireplace located in the living room but made inaccessible to the children by the use of a fire screen. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are inaccessible.

This is a two-story home and the stair is being gated as there are children under age 5 years old present. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There was no proof of fire drills been conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months; therefore, a deficiency was cited during today’s inspection. (See LIC809-D page).

Safe toys and play equipment were observed and are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There is an animal in the home. 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. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

LPA discussed the Safe Sleep Regulations with Staff #2 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 Staff #2 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.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. There were no proof that Licensee and Staff #3 have Mandated Reporter training. During today’s inspection, a deficiency was cited. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 06/2025. Staff #2’s CPR/First Aid expires on 06/2025. A review of records indicates that Licensee and her Assistants have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

LPA and Staff #2 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.