| Off-limit Areas (not accessible by children in care): The off-limit areas are hallway bedroom (across from hallway bathroom), kitchen, garage 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 children. LPA observed four (4) play yards in the facility with the correct size mattresses and fitted sheets. Sleep mats are available for older children. 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 2A10BC fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen. LPA observed there are multiple dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home. The detector in the back living room was functional. Fire/disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months, and the last drill was on 10/07/2025. 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 01/08/2028. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training for Child Care Providers is current and expires on 03/02/2028. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws.
A current facility roster is available for review. LPA reviewed six (6) children’s files and three (3) staff files. 15-minute sleep checks were conducted and documented for all infants ages 0-24 months. The licensee rents the property. Licensee can only provide care to a maximum of 12 children as landlord consent was not obtained. 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 front living 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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