Present during inspection were Licensee 3 day care children. Days/hours of operation 7 days a week less than 24 hours. Licensee is aware that there must be an awake staff present when children are in care. Licensee has foster care license (197602175).

Main care is provided in the family room. Children use the bathroom located in the hallway across from laundry room. Children have access to the living room, kitchen and backyard. Off limit areas includes the home's entire upstairs (4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom) which is inaccessible by gate. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation. Poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children were inaccessible. Kitchen knives are stored in a drawer next to the dishwasher with a child proof magnetic lock.

Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms on the premise. LPA did not observe any in the home. There are age appropriate toys. Age appropriate napping equipment (mats). The required Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC), Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector are in operable condition. The home has a fireplace which is covered with a glass screen and children's cubbies. The home also has central AC and heat. CPR/First Aid expires 8/07/2020 . Licensee has required immunization. The First Aid kit was observed and is complete. Mandated Reporter completed 2/26/2018.

Licensee informed to review Quarterly updates/regulations for 2015-2019 on the department website: Summer 2015 - Incidental Medical Services information.

--Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations.

No deficiencies cited. A copy of Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to Licensee.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was read and provided to Licensee Jessica Nunez.

Children play to the left side of the backyard. There is artificial grass and a concrete area in the backyard for active play. There is a large play structure and little tike toys available for play. The home has a 1 dog.

Requirements for fingerprint clearances and associations were discussed with the Licensee. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents.

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (call within 24 hours and submit the report within 7 days) and on the form LIC624B.

Licensee was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If this requirement is not met, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per violation will be assessed.

The following was discussed with the Licensee:

Capacity requirements, Notification of Parent's Rights, Roster requirements (keep updated names and blue sheet), Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee reminded that supervision is required at all times to children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.

Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family child care home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category.