LPA toured the home inside and outside. Census was taken and there are nine daycare children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the family room, living room, daycare room, dining room, kitchen and restroom located in the daycare room are used for providing childcare and accessible to the daycare children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible to the daycare children as all doors are covered with a plastic doorknob cover. There is a fireplace located in the living room, but it is made inaccessible to the children in care by a screen door. Licensee stated that the fireplace will not be in use during daycare hours. Licensee stated that there are no firearms in the home. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are inaccessible.

This is a single level home and there are no stairs. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months.

Safe toys and play equipment were observed and are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There are animals in the home. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. The outdoor play area in the backyard is accessible to the children and is fenced and there are no hazards to children present.

LPA observed a built-in swimming pool in the backyard which is fenced and made inaccessible. 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.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

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.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training was completed on 04/23/2023. Staff #2’s Mandated Reporter training was completed on 03/25/2023. Staff #3’s Mandated Reporter training was completed on 01/16/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 02/2025. A review of records indicates that Licensee and her Assistants have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.