The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 369-5791.

LPA toured the home inside and outside. Census was taken and there five (5) day care children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the room #2, day care room (enclosed patio), dining room, kitchen, and hallway bathroom are used for providing care and accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of plastic doorknob cover. There is a fireplace located in the living room but made inaccessible to the children in care by fire screen. 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 two-story home; the second story of the home is inaccessible to children as there is a child safety gate at the kitchen door then another lock door prior to entering the second story stair. 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 is no dog in the home. The outdoor play area in the backyard is accessible to the children and is fenced and there are no hazards to children present.

Licensee has no infant enrolled in the facility. Licensee understands that there is one play yard for each infant in care, the play yard is kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care.

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 04/15/2022. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2024. Licensee’s Assistant (Staff #2) Mandated Reporter training was completed on 04/15/2022. Licensee’s Assistant (Staff #3) Mandated Reporter training was completed on 04/22/2022. Staff #3’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2024. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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.

(Continued on LIC 809-C).