This one - story home consists of 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. Areas used by children include living room as the day care room, one bathroom, front yard and back yard. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen, kitchenette and the garage. There is one child present during time of inspection. Licensee stated that there are currently nine children enrolled in the facility.

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. LPA noted space with age-appropriate toys. There is a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. During inspection, LPA observed fire extinguisher with purchase tag of 3/2023. Per licensee, she previously purchased a two-pack fire extinguisher and recently put up one of the fire extinguishers that was not used last year. LPA discussed with licensee regarding Title 22 regulations regarding fire extinguishers. A technical violation citation issued. During inspection, LPA observed cleaning supplies and chemicals located in child proof locked cabinet in kitchen under the sink. LPA observed knives located in kitchen cabinet on a high shelf inaccessible to children in care. According to the applicant, there are no weapons or firearms at the home; LPA did not observe any firearms or weapons at the time of the inspection.

Per licensee, outdoor play conducted in the front and back yard. Per licensee, outdoor play will be conducted either in the front yard or the back yard. Per licensee, yards are not used at the same time. LPA observed front and back yard is gated and contains no hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA advised licensee that total supervision to be maintained at all times during outdoor play.

During inspection, one child’s record was reviewed and observed to be updated and maintained. A review of staff records indicates that licensee has the following updated certificates: mandated reporter certificates with expiration date of 6/2026, updated CPR/1^st aid certificate with expiration date of 5/2026 and updated immunization records on file for measles, pertussis, influenza and TB clearance. LPA reviewed the following documentation to be kept in facility: facility license, LIC610A, facility fire drill logs, PUB 394, and LIC9040.

Licensee Tillman was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation. LPA reviewed with Licensee Tillman items prohibited in FCCH, no baby bouncers, no infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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.

• Construction in the living room as the day care play area and nap area, dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room to be completed
• Light fixtures in ceiling to be installed, electrical outlets to be covered, flooring to be addressed, and all walls to be painted
• All construction tools used such as: wood panels, hammer, saw, nails, power drills, package of mixing compound, pack of fiber glass batts, extension cords etc. to be removed once construction is completed