The facility operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The required postings were observed in a visible area. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 08/2024. Licensee was reminded of the six-month drill and documentation requirement.

Licensee and Assistant Jessie Ausman were present with 10 children (1 infant and 9 preschoolers). Licensee maintaining compliance with capacity and staff ratio requirements. Licensee was reminded that staff must always be present to supervise the children. Additionally, all reportable incidents, including suspected child abuse, must be documented and reported. License was advised that children’s rights cannot be waived, even with authorized representative consent.

All adults 18 and older residing in the home and affiliated with the facility have fingerprint clearances,

Care and supervision must be maintained, including visual supervision. When children are escorted to the changing room/laundry room, they cannot be left alone to ensure they do not have access to the cleaning compounds in the room.

Observations included a fully charged 3A-40B-C fire extinguisher, 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.

Smoking is prohibited in the daycare.. Baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed. LPA and LPM observed two exersaucers in the home and were removed. 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.

Licensee’s CPR/First Aid certification expires on 8/10/2026. Preventive Health certification on file and Mandated Reporter training expires on 8/28/2026. LPA and LPM reminded Licensee of the two-year renewal requirement. Required vaccinations (MMR, Pertussis, and flu) are up to date.

The facility roster (LIC 9040) and five children’s files were reviewed, confirming all required forms were complete, including the affidavit regarding liability insurance (LIC 282). Licensee does not carry daycare insurance.

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

Licensee was reminded that should she transport children. A valid driver’s license is required. LPA reminded Licensee that children cannot be left unattended in vehicles, car seats are for transportation only, and adequate booster seats and car seats must be available for safe transport

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 and LPM discussed safe sleep regulations with Licensee and referenced the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-sources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA and LPM also informed Licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website ¹ at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended registering all infant devices with the CPSC for recall notifications