Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There are pets in the home. LPA observed one (1) small and one (1) large dog in home. Licensee understand the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets.

LPA conducted a census, during today’s inspection there were five (5) present in the home, capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. A current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the daycare room, bathroom, living room, and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of baby gates.

During today’s inspection LPA toured the home inside and outside. This is a two-story home. LPA observed stairs in the middle corridor between the living room and daycare room. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. The home has two (2) fireplaces located in the living rooms, fireplaces are made inaccessible by a screens and glass door, Licensee stated that fireplace will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed licensee test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality.

LPA observed the outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA observed a swimming pool in the backyard. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, dramatic play equipment, playground set and a small trampoline.

Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill was completed and documented on July 5, 2024. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 03/23/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 7/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

Licensee stated she is caring for infants. LPA observed one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. License stated that infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Childcare Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep

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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Childcare Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Carolina Naranjo confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Childcare Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Carolina Naranjo.