The facility is a two-story home which consist of three bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, attached garage, front yard (not fenced), and backyard (fenced). The home was clean, orderly, and was at a comfortable temperature. There is a fireplace in the home; which was gated. Off limits areas: entire upstairs; which consist of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, and attached garage. Applicants have placed a children safety gate at the bottom of the stairs, kitchen (safety latches on drawers and safety gate leading to daycare room), dining room (children safety gate leading to the daycare room) and attached garage(locked). The applicants acknowledged the children may never enter the off-limit areas. Per applicants, daycare rooms are the following: family room, one bathroom (located in the hallway), and backyard (fenced).

Cleaning solutions/chemicals, utensils, and sharp knives are all inaccessible. Applicants stated there are no poisons/hazardous items located in the home.

LPA reviewed the 16 hours Preventative Health, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (exp. 07/2021 and 06/2020), and they are EMSA approved and current for the applicants. Current immunization information for pertussis, measles, influenza, and mandated reporter training were verified by LPAs. The LPAs advised the applicants to contact licensing for any changes of off limit areas, operation hours or change in phone number. The applicants have cell phones that are used for child care. The applicants were reminded that if a cell phone is used, it must remain on the premises at all times during hours of operation. Applicants also have a land line available on the premises. In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, Immunizations as required by SB 792 (pertussis, measles, and influenza), mandated reporter training and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license.

The following were discussed: Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living or working in the home must be fingerprinted cleared prior to being present in the facility. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. If adult is fingerprinted cleared and associated to another facility, licensee must complete a Criminal Record Clearances or Exemption Transfer Request form (LIC 9182 or LIC 9188) with copy of ID and Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508) and fax to (714)703-2831 prior to hiring adult. Civil Penalties will be assessed if not in compliance.

LPAs reviewed Unusual Incident Report form and advised the applicants to contact Licensing Officer of the Day within 24 hours by phone or fax and complete the Unusual Incident Report (LIC 624B) within seven days. LPAs reviewed with the applicants of Title 22 regulations, requirements of disaster drills (documented every 6 months), LIC 311D posting requirements, children’s records, facility/staff records, mandated child abuse and injury/death reporting.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep packet, Safety Seat, Never Ever Shake a Baby information, Safe Sleep Regulation, and Effects of Lead Exposure were discussed and provided to the applicants. The Chaptered Legislation for AB 2084 (Nutritious Beverages) is available to view on the website at: http://ccld.ca.gov/res/pdf/12APX-11.pdf.

The applicants were also informed to visit the http://ccld.ca.gov website for Quarterly Updates. The applicants were advised on how to receive notifications for quarterly updates and provided with Child Care Advocate contact information: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov

The applicants were provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeal is to Regional manager, address is above on the report. The applicants were informed of how/where to access regulations and forms from CCLD website: www.ccld.ca.gov.

This facility meets licensing requirements on this date and a license for a small family child care home will be issued pending a final review. An exit interview conducted where the report was discussed and provided to the applicants.