The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 375-4301.

LPA toured the home inside and outside, and a census was taken and there were five day care children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the living room, kitchen and dining room, bedroom and hallway bathroom are used for providing care and accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible as there is a plastic doorknob cover on each rooms. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Licensee stated there are no firearms in the home. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are inaccessible. There is a fireplace located in the living room but daycare children did not have access as the fireplace has a fireplace screen install.

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.

This is a single-story home. Safe toys and play equipment were observed and are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The outdoor play area in the backyard is accessible to the children and is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Licensee stated there are no animals in the home.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

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 03/20/2023. Assistant’s Mandated Reporter training was completed on 03/20/2023. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2024. A review of records indicates that Licensee and her Assistant have all the 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 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.