LPA arrived at facility and was greeted by licensee. LPA toured the home inside and outside. LPA observed 6 children in care napping in the dining room area. Present during today’s inspection was licensee and assistant. LPA verified facility roster via Guardian.

The hours of operation are Monday and Friday from 7:00 a.m .to 6:00 p.m. Currently facility is available to take children ages 2 months to 14 year old. Licensee is open to take in infants. Facility is licensed for a Large Family Child Care license with a max capacity of 14 children.

Home is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with a living room, dinning room, kitchen and detached garage.

Licensee confirmed the following areas are used for the day care: Living room, dining room and bathroom 1 located next to the living room. Licensee was informed that any changes to ages, hours and days of operation shall be submitted to the department, LIC 279, for approval prior to initiation of changes.

Licensee confirmed the following areas are OFF LIMITS to the children in care: Master Bedroom and bathroom and 2 bedrooms, Kitchen and laundry room area. LPA observed a safety gate outside the living room and kitchen area. Licensee confirmed the backyard is off limits to the children in care.

LPA observed the pool area in the back yard; pool gate is self latching self closing and meets regulations. LPA observed and added gate clip to ensure gates are not accessible by the children in care.

LPA observed the area designated for day care use and observed age-appropriate toys. LPA observed children nap on napping cots. Children’s cubbies were observed in the dining room area.

There no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Detergents and cleaning compounds are kept in the top cabinet in the laundry room area outside the kitchen- content inaccessible to the children in care.

Licensee confirmed that home does not take any child that needs medication.

LPA observed licensee test the carbon monoxide and smoke detector in the home. A working fire extinguisher was observed outside the kitchen. Licensee confirmed that fire drills and earthquake drills are completed. Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. LPA reviewed drill log.

Home provides meals and snacks. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted. LPA encourage licensee to contact their local resource and referral agency, Crystal Stairs, to inquiry about the different resources and professional development opportunities.

Adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number and email address.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today’s inspection; 6 children were present during today’s inspection.

Safe Sleep regulations were discussed due to program being available for infant care. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be

Licensee’s Mandated Reporter was taken on 08/1/2022. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First was taken on 7/10/2023. LPA reminded licensee the importance of making sure all vendors providing Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid need to be EMSA approved.

LPA reviewed 5 children’s file and files were complete. LPA discussed all necessary forms needed in each staff file and children’s file. LPA provided licensees with a current copy of the LIC 311D and LIC 126 to use as a reference when auditing files.

Licensee 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.