| Off-limit Areas (not accessible by children in care): The off-limit areas are the entire 2nd floor, garage, and laundry closet, which are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. LPA advised licensee she must contact Licensing for an inspection prior to changing an OFF-Limit area to ON-Limit.
Child Care Operations: Licensee provides meals and snacks for the children. LPA observed children sleeping on mats. Children bring their own bedding. All food and bedding brought from children’s home are labeled with the children’s name and stored appropriately. Licensee does not provide transportation to children in care.
Emergency Preparedness/Safety: A fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher is mounted in the family room. LPA observed at least one functional dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the family room. Fire/disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months, and the last drill was on 01/21/2025. The home is equipped with telephone service and first aid supplies. Per licensee, there are no firearms and no pets in the home. Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility.
Recordkeeping Review: All adults living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current and expires on 05/23/2027. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training for Child Care Providers and expires on 02/08/2026. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws.
A current facility roster is available for review. LPA reviewed four (4) children’s files and one (1) staff file. 15-minute sleep checks were conducted and documented for all infants ages 0-12 months only. The licensee owns the property. The facility does not have liability insurance, and the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance forms (LIC 282) were reviewed. All required Licensing documents are posted in the family room.
Licensee was reminded that California Law requires licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care, to child's parents, and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Any structural changes to the home or additions to the childcare facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. LPA informed the Licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov.
Licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/. Licensee was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years.
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