Cleaning solutions/chemicals, utensils, and sharp knives located in the kitchen are all inaccessible by means of locks and safety gates. Poisons/Hazardous items are not stored on site, and none were observed. There is no body of water in the facility. The toys are age appropriate and in good condition for the potential ages served. Baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items will not be used for children in care. The applicant stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA advised when firearms are present, they must be locked and stored separately from the ammunition. During today's inspection, the smoke detector and carbon monoxide were operable, and the fire extinguisher was charged and in working condition. The fire alarm is installed in master bedroom.

EMSA approved PEDIATRIC CPR & PEDIATRIC First Aid are current for the applicant and expires on 09/28/2021 with Pediatric Plus. Applicant completed the 8-hour Preventative Health Practices and Nutrition Course with A-B-CPR on 10/13/2019. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for Applicant and Assistant Ivonne Avalos were reviewed and within compliance. The applicant does not have proof of immunization against Influenza therefore provided declination letter. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. The Applicant and Assistant Ivonne Avalos provided Certificate of Completion dated 04/28/2020.

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

The following was discussed with applicant: 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. LPA provided applicant with website for Live-Scan locations oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations for all adult complete LIC 9163.

LPA reviewed with applicant requirements of Disaster Preparedness drills (documented every 6 months). The LPA advised of Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282) if did not purchase liability insurance and to maintain the form in the children's files, and Car Safety Seat pamphlet were discussed and provided to the applicant. Posting requirements which include but not limited to Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9141), Parents Rights (PUB 394), Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213), and License (LIC 203). LPA reviewed with applicant the need to maintain records including but not limited to Children records and Staff/Adults records, (LIC 311D).

Department web site form was given to download forms, Title 22 regulations, and training's on-line at http://www.ccld.ca.gov. The applicant was also informed to visit the website for Quarterly Updates. The applicant was advised on how to receive notifications for quarterly updates and provided with Child Care Advocate contact information: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. LPA reviewed Title 22 Regulation Section 102423 Personal Rights including but not limited to: no intimidation, no humiliation, and no corporal punishment.

A copy of “A Child Care Providers Guild to Safe Sleep” was provided to applicant:

The facility was in compliance for a LARGE Family Child Care Home with Title 22 Regulations at the time of tele inspection. A license will be issued after final review, in the event additional requirements are needed, the applicant will be notified.

Exit interview was conducted with Licensee via Tele-Inspection. Report was read and translated to Licensee in Spanish. Appeal rights was discussed with the applicant. The applicant was informed all appeals must be in writing and received by the licensing office within 15 business days. A copy of the report along with Appeal Rights will be email to Licensee with a Read Receipt to acknowledge report was received. If Read Receipt is not functional, Licensee will respond to email stating “I have read and received the report, I acknowledge receipt.” LIC 809” will also be mailed if those options are not available.