LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA Herrera conducted a census and there are 5 children in the home with Licensee. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the Daycare room, living room, bathroom, bedroom 1, dining room and kitchen are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by safety knobs.

There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

There is one fireplace in the home located in the living room and is made inaccessible by a screen and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher located behind the kitchen door leading to the garage. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in working conditions and are in the home’s hallway. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality. There is adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, at least every six months. Licensee has a current roster of the children.

This is a single level home and there are no stairs. During the inspection, LPA observed safe toys and play equipment in the daycare room. Hazardous items in the kitchen are made inaccessible by way of child safety locks on the cabinets. The bathroom used by daycare children was observed to be free from hazards. LPA observed 1 small dog indoors in the home. Licensee understand the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. Continued on 809-C.

LPA reviewed all children’s files in attendance, and observed files were complete with immunizations and complete emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 08/30/2024. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2026. Licensee has all required immunizations on file. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

There are 2 infants enrolled during today’s inspection. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. There is one play yard in the living room, and a cot available for the other infant in the daycare room. Play yard is kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes documenting sleep for any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. Per Licensee infants that are up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Licensee was reminded that infants 12 months or younger must have a Safe Sleep Plan “LIC 9227” on file.

LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with licensee Nicole Nast and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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. Continued on 809-C.

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.

Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Nicole Nast. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, there are no deficiencies being cited during today’s inspection. Licensee Nicole Nast was provided appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.