Physical Plant: The home is clean and orderly, the fireplace is screened, age-appropriate toys and play equipment, a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, and a 2A10BC Fire Extinguisher, no one smokes in the home. There is a designated area for the ill child(ren) as necessary, no weapon/firearms, facility sketch complete and current. There is a working telephone (cell). The home has central AC and heat.

The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (laundry room), medicines (off-limits bedroom), and hazardous items (sharp knives in kitchen top refrigerator ) that can pose a danger to children. Fire/earthquake drills were completed and maintained current (06/27/2024). Roster complete and maintained current.

Safe and age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, and no baby bouncer’s saucer chairs or any recalled or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are age-appropriate napping ( mat) equipment.

Bathroom: Shower/tub free of hazards. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, and nail polish. The toilet and faucet are clean and operable.

Outdoor: The backyard is completely fenced. No pets.There is an in ground pool in the back yard (drained during this inspection). LPA verified the gate entrance into the swimming pool has a spring closure that closes automatically when opened, the fencing is place is wrought iron and stands approximately 6 feet in height.

Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. The licensee has CPR/First Aid 02/16/2025 and the Mandated Reporter expires 05/16/2025. Electrical outlets are inaccessible. There are no window cords accessible to children (string inaccessible).

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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

The following was discussed with the Licensee:

Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter (www.mandatedreporterca.com) were reviewed, to be completed every two years; Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee made aware that it is his/her/their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the daycare. Per the Licensee no one smokes in the home. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents. Licensee advised how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov.

The licensee advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to part obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from the parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed.

Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "childcare" room; Room additions to the family child care home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition, or construction.

The 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, before 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.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family childcare laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

No deficiency. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Licensee Sally Mellado