Days and hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Facility provides care and supervision to children ages 8 months old to 13 years old.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken; 1 child was present during the inspection.

Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the den area is used for the day care. The kitchen area is occasionally used for the older children to eat. Licensee confirmed that napping and eating primarily occur in the den area. Families access the day care through the main entrance. Families sign in and are escorted to the den area. The bathroom, bathroom 2, that children use is located outside the den and kitchen area.

The following areas are currently OFF LIMITS: Living room, dining room, bedroom 1, bedroom 2 and bedroom 3, bathroom 1 and kitchen area. Doors will remain locked and closed during the hours of operations, making the area OFF LIMITS. LPA observed a detached garage that was observed to be locked making the areas in accessible to the children in care.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. 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 and stored under the kitchen cabinet. Licensee confirmed that most cleaning supplies are kept in the laundry closet inside bathroom 2. LPA observed cleanings supplies on the top shelf inside the closet that is kept closed.

There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and

Facility currently has one infant enrolled in the program. Licensee confirmed she has only 6 children enrolled in the program. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee.

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 visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan will be completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

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. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA observed a small Chihuahua outside and licensee confirmed the dog is maintained outside during the hours of operations. LPA reviewed current vaccine record for dog in the home.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was reviewed and taken on 1/19/2022. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid was taken on 7/29/2021. LPA reviewed the LIC311D with licensee and provided a sample packet of all necessary forms. Licensee will ensure all files are up to date with all required forms.

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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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Betty Johnson.