LPA observed the home to have a Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathrooms. The Licensee utilizes all of the rooms in the home. The primary care is conducted in the living room and dining room. The living room is used for napping and daily activities. The facility utilizes pack and plays for napping purposes. The dining room is used for feeding time. Licensee uses highchairs and chairs during feedings.

LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment for the children. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. Licensee reports that there is 1 dog in the home. The kitchen and bathroom areas were inspected for proper storage of chemicals, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and sharp pointed objects. All items were made inaccessible to children. All electrical outlets observed with protective covers.

LPA inspected the outside area and observed age appropriate toys. There are no bodies of water at the home. Licensee uses the covered driveway as the outside play area. Licensee stated that she uses a portable gate to block off the driveway. There is no backyard. There were cars and bikes available for the children in care.

Staff files were reviewed during inspection as well. LPA reviewed records related to earthquake drills and fire drills which were found to be current. All required Child Care Postings was observed on the Parent Board during inspection. Children's files were inventoried and reviewed at the time of inspection. Children and Staff files were completed. Please see LIC 811 Confidential Names List

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of report was provided. Appeal rights were provided and discussed.

The following was discussed with the licensee:

Immunization records are to be obtained from parents prior to a child being left with provider. Immunization records shall be kept on blue cards from the local health department. Title 22 Regulations, Child Care Quarterly Updates viewed at www.ccld.ca.gov.

LPA informed licensee of regulations regarding reporting unusual incidents and injuries within 24 hours and submit an incident report to the department within 7 days.

The licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home and visiting on a frequent basis must be fingerprint cleared prior to being on the premises. A civil penalty will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Senate Bill 792: this bill, commencing September 1, 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles.

Nutrition Requirement: Beginning January 1, 2016, AB 290 will require for each new license issued, at least one director or teacher at each child care center or family child care home to have at least one hour of training in the importance of childhood nutrition. This applies to anyone submitting a new application, relocating their facility, selling their facility or transferring their license. Please note this training cannot be completed online or by home study programs. The training must be taken from an Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved training program OR an accredited college or university.

Licensee/Applicant was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome. A handout regarding Safe Sleep was provided.

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