Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There are pets in the home, four (4) dogs, one (1) cat and chickens on the premises. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets.

A current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, bathroom and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of door spinners and baby gates. LPA conducted a census, during today’s inspection there were eight (8) children present free playing and eating breakfast in the home, capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

During today’s inspection LPA toured the home inside and outside. This is a two-story home. LPA observed stairs in the dining room/kitchen. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. The fireplace located in the family room is made inaccessible by a glass door. Licensee stated that fireplace will not be in use during daycare hours. LPA did not observe any fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed licensee test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality.

CON'T 809-C

LPA observed the outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA observed toys, bikes, and dramatic play equipment for those in care. LPA observed a swimming pool to the left of the home. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. LPA observed pool gate has a key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground, vertical clearance are two inches from the ground, gaps are no greater then 4 inches or greater in diameter, mesh fencing meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Standard F2286, pool has an alarm that meets ASTM International Standard F2208, a life ring 17 inches in diameter US Coast Guard approved, and rescue pole with a hook 12 feet in length. LPA reviewed a Licensee’s daily swimming pool inspection log.

Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 06/06/2024. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 7/5/2023. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

Licensee stated she is caring for infants. LPA observed one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. License stated that infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. CON'T 809-C

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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

During the exit interview, the Licensee Jeni Mason confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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 Child Care 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Jeni Mason.