LPA toured the home inside and outside. Census was taken and there seven daycare children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and facility representative confirmed that the daycare room, bedroom #4, hallway restroom 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 fireplace located in the living room but made inaccessible to the children by the use of a fire screen. Facility representative stated that 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 two-story home there was a stair to the second floor. LPA observed the stair was not gated/fenced or barricaded as there are daycare children who are under the age of 5 years old present. LPA also observed a large pile of woods in the backyard that children have access. The home was not free from defects or conditions that might endanger a child; therefore, a deficiency was cited during today’s inspection. 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.

Safe toys and play equipment were observed and are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There is no animal in the home. The outdoor play area in the backyard is accessible to the children and is fenced. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 facility representative 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. Facility representative was not able to provide proof that staff #2 and staff #3 completed the Mandated Reporter training; therefore, a deficiency was cited during today’s inspection. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2025. Facility representatives’ CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2025. A review of records indicates that Licensee and Staff #2 and Staff #3 have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles. (Continued on LIC809-C).

LPA and facility representative 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.