The facility operates Monday through Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm. . Required postings were visible, and the last fire/disaster drill was on 2/4/25, The licensee was reminded of the six-month drill and documentation requirement.

Licensee,one Assistant, 2 infants and 1 preschooler were present meeting the capacity ratio requirement. Licensee was reminded of the capacity ratio rules, supervision, reporting obligations, and that children’s rights cannot be waived.

All adults 18 and older associated with the facility, including residents and volunteers, have fingerprint clearances.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Childcare Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA toured the facility, indoor off-limit areas include 3 bedrooms. Observations included a fully charged 2A-10B-C fire extinguisher, last serviced 2/1/2025, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a working telephone. The home was clean, well-ventilated, and stocked with safe, age-appropriate toys. . All poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines were stored out of children’s reach. There is a wood fireplace in the living room that is fully barricaded, with a bookshelf safe for children.

Smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are prohibited in the day-care. The licensee confirmed no guns or ammunition are in the home. The licensee was reminded to notify licensing before making any changes to the house or yard.

There is no outdoor off limit areas. Outdoor play area is fenced and is filled with age appropriate toys for the children; sandbox, bikes, seesaw, swing bolted down, play table, sand toys all age appropriate supplies. There is a hot tub that has a cover secured with four locks at each corner. There are two large vaccinated dogs.

Licensee’s CPR/First Aid certification expires on 2/20/27. The preventive health certification is on file, and mandated reporter training expires on 7/8/24. Assistant Imelda Sanchez CPR/First Aid certification expires: 2/20/27, Mandated Reporter training expires: 7/30/24. LPA reminded the licensee of the two-year renewal requirement.

The facility roster and five children’s file was reviewed, confirming all required forms were complete, including the affidavit regarding liability insurance (LIC 282). The licensee confirmed no liability insurance at this time.

Children showing signs of illness must be separated from others until the parent or guardian arrives.

The licensee does not transport children but was reminded that should she decide that a valid driver’s license is required to transport children. LPA also reminded the licensee that children cannot be left unattended in vehicles and that car seats and booster seats must be available for safe transportation

Safe Sleep Information was provided and licensee was reminded that an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) is a required for each infant up to 12 months old, with nap checks documented until age two. Cribs and play yards must be free of loose items, bumper pads, and hanging objects and mattresses must be firm, properly fitted, and have fitted sheets.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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.