LPA toured the indoor and outdoor of the home. Licensee confirmed child care areas are: living room, dining room, bedroom 1, bathroom 1, and backyard. Off-limits areas are: bedroom 2, bedroom 3, kitchen, converted garage, and laundry room. The living room is the primary child care area, and LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. In the dining room, LPA observed 6 children's eating tables and 1 dining table with 6 chairs. Bedroom 1 includes 3 cribs and 1 pack n play. Bedroom 1 is used for napping infants. Older children sleep on mats in the living room. There are currently 2 infants in care. 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. LPA informed Licensee that LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is required for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA informed Licensee that Infants up to 12 months of age are to be placed on their backs for sleeping. Bathroom 1 includes 1 toilet, 1 sink, and 1 changing table. The kitchen is made inaccessible by a child safety gate and the garage can only be accessed via the kitchen or the backyard area that is also made inaccessible by a gate. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible in the laundry room, which can only be accessed via the kitchen. The 2A10:BC fire extinguisher and smoke/carbon monoxide detector is located in the kitchen.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 9/2022. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 2/5/2024. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

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. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

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Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

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, Denise Schuster