The home is a one story, three bedroom, one bathroom home with living room, dining room area (childcare room), kitchen and detached garage. Per Licensee, no childcare is conducted in the detached garage. The off-limit areas of the home are all three bedrooms and the kitchen. The bedrooms are made inaccessible by closed doors during operation hours. The kitchen is made inaccessible by half door at the entryway that remains closed and locked during operation hours. The primary child care area of the home is in the living room, dining room area that has been converted into a childcare room. LPA observed toys, books, kitchen playset, cubbies, carpeted play area in childcare room. LPA also observed napping mats, collapsible infant bed and play yard stored in the childcare room. The children utilize the bathroom directly at the entrance of the hallway. LPA observed wall heater at the hallway entrance that has been permanently disabled.

The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Home utilizes portable heater and fan as a heating and cooling source. Home has a working telephone. Hazardous materials in the kitchen and bathroom are inaccessible to children. According to the Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms at the home; None were observed by LPA. Per Licensee, there are no pets in the home; None were observed by LPA.

Toys and playthings are safe, orderly and age-appropriate for the children. Licensee agrees that no baby-walkers, bouncers, jumpers, exersaucers and similar items will be used for children in care and are kept inaccessible; None were observed by LPA.

Per Licensee, the outdoor play area is not in use at this time. Licensee states that the children in care are taken on walks. Licensee states will contact LPA prior to using the backyard play area. No pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of waters observed during the inspection.

LPA observed current Fire Disaster Drill log. Licensee has conducted fire disaster drills at least once a month as required.

LPA observed current Child Care Facility Roster of the children enrolled.

The facility operation hours are Sunday through Saturday, 24 hours. Per Licensee, there are air mattresses available for overnight children to sleep in the childcare room.

Licensee states is not providing IMS (Incidental Medical Services) services at this time.

Licensee was reminded it is the Licensee’s responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised on how to access quarterly reports, forms, and regulations for Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov. Licensee was also encouraged to read the Child Care quarterly updates every season as the come out to stay informed of any changes or updates to the regulations.

The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot line at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the CCL office within 24 hours of the Unusual Incident and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B) within 7 business days.

Mandated Reporter: Beginning on January 1, 2018, AB 1207, requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete General and Child Care Mandated Reporter training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/.

Licensee was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and that the Provider is required to wash hands after every diaper change and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome

The licensee was also recommended the following Safe Sleep Practices: always place infants on their backs for sleeping; use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress; do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib; keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard; pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them; infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping; the temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a T-shirt and not be too hot or too cold. Please note, these guidelines are recommendations for best practices only, until regulations are approved and adopted

The licensee was advised that, once licensed, the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, (Type A violation), a copy of the licensing report (LIC809 or LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per violation will be assessed.

The facility was operating in substantial compliance during this inspection on 02/07/2020. There were no Title 22 Deficiencies cited.

New Appeal Process: A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report (LIC 809), along with appeal rights were given to Licensee, Natasha Finister, whose signature confirms today's inspection and report.