· Off-limit areas include: Garage, Complete second floor, first floor "Guest" bedroom, formal living/dining room and kitchen

· The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios

· A working telephone is present and the current number is on file

· Appropriate fire extinguisher and smoke detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. Carbon monoxide detector was not tested. Licensee will purchase new device and submit proof to the department by 4/16/2022 Technical assistance provided

· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children

· Toxins are locked

· Weapons are present/stored according to Title 22. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. LPAs did observe weapons stored in an off limit area, Licensee states ammunition is not stored inside the facility and is often off premises.

· Stairs are barricaded

· Current roster on file

· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 02/03/22

· No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.

· Mandated Reporter Training completed/expired on 7/31/2022

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on 8/2022

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 5/3/2014

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 Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov, and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee (Asrat Mcbride). Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.