Areas accessible to children include: kitchen, family room, living room, front bathroom and backyard.

Off-limit areas will consist of: all bedrooms and garage. 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:10B:C fire extinguisher to meet regulations. Hazardous cleaning products and chemicals, knives, and medications are properly stored and inaccessible to children. Poisons such as weed killer and Raid are locked and stored inside the garage.

Facility is approved and effective as of July 31, 2019 for a Large Family Child Care License to serve 12 children (when there is an assistant present) with no more than 4 infants, or capacity of 14 children when 1 child is enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten or above and 1 child at least age 6 with a maximum of 3 infants. Without assistant, the ratios revert to those for small family child care home.

The applicant owns the home and provided LPA with a copy of the deed to the home. Applicant stated she has liability insurance for day care children. The applicant has completed the preventative health and safety training which includes the training on nutrition by an EMSA certified instructor as well as the Mandated Reporter training. Applicant understands that this training must be updated every two years online at www.mandatedreporterca.com, AB1207.

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.