This is a two story home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry room, basement, backyard, deck (front of home) and garage. LPA did observe a fireplace in the living room area of the home, which the applicant stated they would only use when children are not present. LPA has confirmed that the fireplace is made inaccessible to children in care by a safety gate. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of children in care.

ON LIMITS: Living room, dining room, basement (to the left of the living room - down the stairs), bathroom 3 (located in the the basement), and the fully fenced backyard (not including the left side yard).

OFF LIMITS: The entire upstairs (including bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, bathroom 1, and bathroom 2), the kitchen the laundry area, the garage, and left side of backyard. All off limit areas will be inaccessible by closed doors with safety latches, safety gate and visual supervision. The applicant was advised to contact Licensing, so that an inspection can be completed prior to changing any off limits area to on limits.

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• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

ISOLATION AREA: In the living room area, at the table away from other children in care.

The outdoor play area will be in the backyard. Applicant has also stated that, they will also take the children to the park (mountain park) down the street from the home occasionally. There are ample age appropriate toys which are observed to be safe, clean and in good repair. LPA did observe a waterfall pond in the backyard which has been made inaccessible to children in care. LPA did not observe any pools or hot tubs in the home. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children today.

The home has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the kitchen/dining area, working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, telephone, and fully stocked first aid kit. Heater vents are located on the floor, which LPA confirmed does not get hot to the touch. Per applicant, there are no firearms or pets in the home. LPA has confirmed that the home has been approved by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District on 09/02/2026, stating that the "fire clearance granted. Second floor and garage are off-limits to children".

The applicant’s health and safety training has been completed and First Aid/CPR certificate is current and expires on 06/02/27. A copy of the mortgage statement was obtained and shows control of property. The applicant has provided proof of the required immunization's, and the required mandated reporter training was completed on 02/02/26 and expires on 02/02/28. Safe Sleep practices, and Effects of Lead Exposure and testing requirements information brochures were discussed and provided. Applicant was reminded that children are never to be left in a parked vehicle when transporting.

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) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

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The applicant was reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, frequent visitors, or adults living in the home, that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident. The applicant was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for and removing 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.

On this date, 06/18/2026, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

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The applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

The applicant was reminded to conduct fire, earthquake, and disaster drills every 6 months.

The following was discussed with the applicant:

Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The applicant was reminded that supervision is always required to children in care.

Applicant was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Applicant was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.

Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exercise saucers and any other items that fall into that category.

A copy of Safe Sleep Regulations was provided to the applicant and reviewed. LPA provided a copy of LIC 9227 and reviewed sleeping log with the applicant.

Applicant was encouraged to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and updates.

As of 09/17/2026, LPA recommend this home to be Licensed as a Large Family Childcare Home.