A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off limit areas are: Entire upstairs, garage,and backyard. Upon entry, LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Notification of Parent Rights. Facility maintains a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detector. Age-appropriate toys and reading material were observed. Per licensee there are no weapons in the home. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Cabinet/drawer safety latches are in use on some kitchen cabinets, Licensee understands that she must ensure the safety latches are not broken and are always functioning correctly. The fireplace in the home is appropriately barricaded to prevent access to children. Stairs leading to the second floor are properly barricaded with a baby gate. Home has an in ground swimming pool that is fenced according to Title 22 regulations. Licensee was reminded to notify LPA of any changes on her hours of operation of changes to her off limits’ areas or vice versa.

LPA reviewed five children and one personnel’s records. LPA observed all required forms for the children in care are complete and maintained in the file. Current in person EMSA CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 08/10/26 and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified and expires 12/10/24. LPA observed a current roster and fire drills are conducted at least once every six months and are properly log.

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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.

Licenses acknowledge that a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department if provided. 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/, and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Licensee was made aware of the (LIC9227) Individual Infant Sleeping Plan, for infants under 12 months and sleep logs for all infants in care under 24 months need to be maintained in children’s files. LPA discussed and provided an example of a sleep log.

The licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Seham Asfour, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.