This is a one story house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, kitchen, dining area, laundry area, garage, front yard and side yard. Family members residing in the home include two adults and 5 minor children.

The facility will operate Monday through Friday from 6AM – 4:30 PM for less than 24 hours and with a license capacity of 8 children. LPA went over the childcare ratios for a small family home with applicant and provided applicant with a copy.

Main Care Area: Main care will be provided in the living room area, room #1, front yard and side yard. Children will nap and eat in the living room. Per applicant she will most likely apply for a food program. The day care children will utilize the bathroom inside bedroom #1. Children will use the front yard and side yard for outdoor play time. LPA observed day care area to be clean and orderly, central air and heating, age-appropriate toys and play equipment. There is a designated area for ill/sick children near the main entrance. Children will nap in mats in the living room.

Off-Limit Areas: The backyard, bedrooms 2 and 3, bathroom #2, family room, kitchen, garage, storage sheds area are off limits to the day care children. LPA observed doors with faulty locks. Applicant must submit proof of how doors will be kept locked for bedroom #2 and #3. LPA observed a child safety gate installed in the kitchen that gives access to bedroom #2, family room, backyard and storage sheds.

Bathroom: LPA observed a clean, safe and operable toilet and faucet. LPA reminded applicant the children's bathroom must be free of shampoos, mouthwash, medication, perfumes, razor, air freshener, nail polish and polish remover.

Backyard/Outdoor areas: LPA toured the backyard and observed it to be all fenced in. Access to the backyard is through the family room (off-limits). Front yard and side yard will be used for outdoor playtime. Side yard access is going to be through the front yard. A fence must be installed in the side yard to make backyard inaccessible. There is one pet tortoise and chickens in the home located in the off-limits backyard. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. There is a trampoline that must be removed due to have rips in it. Applicant must submit proof of this item being removed from side yard.

Fireplace: The fireplace is located in the family room which is inaccessible to children in care.

Fire/Health/Safety: Applicant showed proof of obtaining fire extinguisher 2A10BC during inspection. LPA observed a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. The First Aid kit was observed to be complete and located in the living room in a higher shelf. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. Electrical outlets need covers, applicant must submit photos before being approved for license. Per LPA’s observations, there were no hanging window blind cords. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. Applicant was informed smoking is prohibited, applicant stated no one smokes in the home, LPA discussed Health Section 1596.846(b) and (c)–102417 (g)(10) and provided applicant with a visual copy of prohibited items for infants. LPA did not observe prohibited items during the inspection. Applicant was informed their cell phone shall be available and charged at all times during daycare hours. Per licensee, the are no firearms in the home and no one smokes in the home.

Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are located in the off-limits kitchen, in an upper cabinet. Cleaning compounds were observed to be located in the kitchen, under the sink, secured with a safety latch and child safety gate in the kitchen entrance.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: The following were provided to comply with Title 22 requirements: Fire Drill Log, roster, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP, Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC9227), water lead poster, required postings and list of CCLD forms required for child file each child in care (LIC 311D).

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant, including Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP 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 applicant 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.

Provider Information Notices (PINs) & Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates on Rules, Regulations, Policies and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe Applicant was informed all forms pertaining to Child Care Licensing can be found at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l

Child Care Advocates Program: Provides information and resources about licensed childcare. www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

Incidental Medical Services (IMS): IMS policy was discussed, informing applicant when any IMS is provided, a plan for providing IMS must be submitted to the Department prior to providing care to a child that need IMS. The plan shall state the type of IMS the facility will be offering, stating the person providing care has been trained to provide the named IMS. The plan will also provide the steps that will be taken when IMS is provided to a child.

Applicant 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.

Applicant was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 days of incident to the department. Applicant was informed all suspected Child Abuse should be reported to the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The above incident should be reported on the form LIC624B per the regulation. The form should be email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov

Based on LPA's observations, the facility is not yet ready for licensure, the following must be corrected before issuing a Child Care Home License:

- Proof of electrical outlets being covered

- Remove trampoline from side yard

- Install fence on side yard to block off access to backyard

- Door locks installed on Bedroom #2 and #3

Exit interview conducted copy of this report was provided to applicants along with notice of site visit.