Areas accessible to children include: kitchen, family room, first bedroom on the right (play room), and bathroom.

Off-limit areas will consist of: Entire upstairs, laundry room, and both garages. Applicant understands that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Applicant acknowledges she is required to notify licensing prior to making changes to off-limit areas so that they may be inspected for safety.

Applicant and her husband live in the home. Applicant understands that children under 10 years old count as part of the ratio. Adults living in the home have received a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must obtain a criminal record clearance. Failure to obtain criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the home will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more per day Civil Penalty.

LPAs observed a functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a 2A-10BC fire extinguisher to meet regulations. Hazardous cleaning products and chemicals, knives, and medications are properly stored and inaccessible to children. Poisons such as paint, weed killer and Raid are locked and stored inside the garage. Weapons and ammunition are stored accordingly to regulations. LPAs advised the applicant to let the analyst know if there are any changes that are made. The backyard is fenced and LPAs advised applicant that in areas that are not fenced, 100% supervision must be maintained at all times.

LPAs advised the applicant that any assistant that is hired must be over the age of 14 and is also required to have immunization records on file including Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Pertussis, take the Mandated Reporter training, and be fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility if over 18. The flu shot is also needed annually between August 1st and December 1st of each year or a declination letter to opt out of the shot. The applicant provided proof of immunization for herself and her husband.

LPAs discussed Type A and Type B citations, Zero Tolerance, and Civil Penalties with the applicant. LPAs discussed open door policy, supervision, fire drills, children’s personal rights, and the smoking prohibition with the applicant. LPAs discussed ratio and capacity limitations with applicant. Applicant stated that she plans to transport children at this time. LPAs advised applicant to comply with laws regarding using proper restraints during transportation. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children are no longer in care. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or late fees will be assessed or the license will be terminated.

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.

LPAs provided the Child Care Advocates Program email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov, so the applicant can request to be added to the distribution list to receive Quarterly Updates. LPAs provided form LIC 311D and discussed the required forms for children's record, employee records, and forms required to be kept on file at the facility. LPAs provided the Licensing Agency website (WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV), so that the applicant may obtain updated licensing information, regulations, and forms.

A copy of this report was given to the applicant to keep on file at the facility.