The current facility sketch was reviewed, and LPA confirmed that home consists of the following: living room, kitchen/dining room, enclosed patio, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, attached garage (accessible through the backyard) and fenced backyard.

The Applicant has requested the following areas be ON-LIMITS: the living room (main day care area), bathroom #1, bedroom #1, bedroom #2, enclosed patio, a portion of fenced back yard. The ISOLATION AREA will be in bedroom #2.

The applicant has requested the OFF-LIMIT AREAS as follows: bedroom #3, bathroom #2, kitchen, attached garage, and both gated areas on the left and right side of the home all of which are inaccessible to children in care by child safety gates, gates, closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision.

Per Applicant, there are no firearms in the home. A copy of the property tax documents were reviewed and shows control of property. Any poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medication and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible.

The backyard has a small pond that is fenced in, and in compliance with Title 22 Regulations as it has a five foot fence with a gate that swings away from the pond and has a self-latching device six inches from the top of the fence.

Both Applicants CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificate are current, and they are in compliance with the immunization law which pertains to day care providers.

LPA instructed applicant to review 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.

Safe Sleep Practices were discussed with the Applicant. When putting infants down to nap or long periods of sleep, children must be placed on their backs, in a crib, on a firm mattress with nothing in the crib except for a fitted sheet over the mattress. The child must be physically monitored and documented every 15 minutes, check their temperature, color of skin, and breath.

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.

California Law requires Family Child Care Home Applicants to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.

The Applicant was informed of the Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) that is administered from within the Community Care Licensing Division. CCAP participates in many community activities and special projects to disseminate information on the State’s licensing role, provide information to the public and parents on childcare licensing, and provide many other helpful resources to the Applicants and the public. CCAP’s direct contact information is as followed: Phone number: (916) 654-1541

CHILDREN'S RECORDS REQUIREMENTS:

· LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information

FORMS TO BE POSTED

Applicant is reminded that any structural changes to the home or additions to the childcare facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Applicant was reminded of Departments inspection authority, with or without any notice.

This home is recommended for licensing on 01/11/2024, pending manager approval. This report shall remain of file for 3 years. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and Notice of site visit was provided to applicant.