This is a single-story house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, and attached garage. Per Licensee the living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 bathroom and backyard are utilized for the family child- care activity area. Per licensee off-limit areas of the home is the 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pool area and garage.

The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children, LPA observed all items are made inaccessible to children during the time of this inspection. LPA observed age appropriate safe toys and napping equipment on the premises. Per licensee children nap in the living room. LPA observed all electrical outlets made inaccessible to children with safety covers. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA observe in the backyard which is clean and neat. The backyard is completely fenced. There is no swing/slide. No pets. There is a basketball court, two sheds with key lock. The in-ground pool has mesh fencing and a mesh gate. Licensee agrees the fence will remain in place whenever licensed care is provided. Fence/gate is 5 feet, no space from cement to bottom of mesh, fencing is sturdy and there are no items near the fence that would make the fence climbable by a child under six years of age. The gate is self-closing and self-latching and has a locking mechanism. The gate on the right side is wooden and on the left side is a wooden fence.

Per licensee transportation is being provided for children. LPA observe licensee valid California driver license with the expiration date of 01-01-2023, vehicle insurance with expiration date 04-13-2022 and vehicle registration with the expiration date of 05-10-2022.

LPA reviewed 2 children’s records. LPA reviewed the childcare facility roster and the fire drills, earthquake drills log and documentation for both. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per licensee, the facility is not currently providing IMS. LPA informed licensee to refer to IMS information in the 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 information was discussed with the licensee:

· Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files.

· Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation for both. The last fire/earthquake drill was completed 01/04/22, LPA advised licensee to conduct a disaster drill every six months.

· Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter was discussed.

· Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know and review updates/regulations and forms online at www.ccld.ca.gov as well as anyone who assists in providing care.

· The licensing department must have the facility’s phone number. If the phone number is changed, the licensing department must be notified.

· Licensee is aware that all adults 18 years and older living in the home or visiting for extended periods of time should have criminal background clearances. Failure to comply will result in Civil Penalty assessments.

· AB 290 - for each new license issued, at least one director or teacher at a childcare center or family child- care home shall have at least one hour of childhood nutrition training;

· Senate Bill AB 2231 Civil Penalty Amount Changes. Changes Effective 7/1/2017.

· Each report (documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit . **In addition; A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months.

· The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care.

· Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100.00 civil penalty

· Licensee is made aware that Title 22 Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family child- care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present.

**§1597.622 Employees or volunteers at family day care home; immunization requirements; records; exemptions (a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, 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

Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

· **Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements

· Summary: This bill amends Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 1596.859, 1596.8595, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve the transparency of licensing records and to ensure that parents/guardians using a licensed child care facility are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children.

· Safe Sleep in Child Care: Resources can be found on our website at http://www.cdss.ga.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing/Public-Information-and-Resources/Safe-Sleep

· Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600.

· Licensee advised visit www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information.

· Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov. Click on “Receive Important Updates” located in the right middle part of the page, immediately above the Quick links. Put your email address and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click “subscribe”.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee DEDRA PITTS.