LPA toured the home inside and outside. Census was taken and there are six daycare children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the living room, daycare room, room #1, hallway bathroom, kitchen, and dining area are used for providing care and accessible to daycare children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible to daycare children as all doors are locked. There is a fireplace located in the living room but made inaccessible to the children using a fire screen. Licensee stated that there are no firearms in the home. No poisons and detergents were observed during the inspection. During the indoor inspection, LPA observed cleaning compounds and medication accessible to children in care. A deficiency of Type B was cited during today’s inspection.

This is a single-story home. 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 no animals in the home. The outdoor play area in the backyard is accessible to the children in care. LPA observed an above-ground pool in the backyard. The above-ground pool is not meeting the requirement as there is no fencing that meets the regulation requirement. There is a cover on the pool, but the cover is not strong enough to completely support the weight of an adults. There are windows located in the backyard that have direct access to the pool area. A deficiency of Type A was cited during today’s inspection. A civil penalty of $500 was assessed as this regulation was violated.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

LPA discussed the Safe Sleep Regulations with Licensee 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 05/16/2023. Assistant’s Mandated Reporter training was completed on 05/16/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 05/2025. A review of records indicates that Licensee and her Assistant 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.

Upon receipt of a Type A violation, Licensee post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports were given to Licensee.

Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.