This is a two story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, laundry room, attached garage, and backyard.

The children on limits areas: family room, downstairs bathroom, and backyard.

Areas off limits include: kitchen, upstairs 4 bedrooms, upstairs 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, laundry room, and attached garage.

The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit.

Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and central heating system for safety and comfort. There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. There are stairs in the home that are made inaccessible for children in care. There is a working telephone in the home. Detergents, poisons, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are made inaccessible in the home.

Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Licensee has an up to code 2A10BC fire extinguisher and working smoke/carbon monoxide detector on the premises. LPA observed a screened fireplace in the family room. Licensee last conducted fire drill 11/2023.

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LPA inspected the backyard and observed a fully fenced backyard safe for children in care. LPA observed an ample supply of age-appropriate toys, equipment and furniture that appear to be safe and in good condition. LPA DID NOT observe any bodies of water. Licensee stated she takes children to the local park for outdoor activity as well as uses the backyard. LPA discussed with licensee when outside of facility, 100% supervision of children in care is required.

Facility does provide transportation for children, but licensee understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles.

Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form. Personnel records were reviewed to ensure all employees’ files and certifications are up to date. Licensee’s Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate will expire in 01/2024. Required postings were observed near the entrance.

LPA reminded licensee day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Small Family Child Care Home with regards to ratios and that Licensee has to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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) Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

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On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete Mandated Reporter training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers. Licensee has provided Mandated Reporter certificate and the certificate will expire 01/2024.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process

In the areas that were evaluated, there were no violations observed.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee’s aid, Ashley Cohee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.