This is a one-story home which consists of two bedrooms and one bathroom. Areas accessible to children in care include: living room, one bedroom as napping area and isolation area, bathroom, kitchen and front yard. Per Licensee, areas off limits include: one bedroom and backyard. There are six children and one staff present during inspection. Per licensee, seven children enrolled at this time.

The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA noted space with age-appropriate toys. There is a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. During inspection, LPA observed wall heater in living room with a metal barricade. During inspection, LPA observed fire extinguisher with service tag dated 3/2024. Per licensee, cleaning supplies and chemicals located in storage outside. During inspection, LPA observed cleaning supplies and chemicals inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed knives located in kitchen on high shelf inaccessible to children in care. During inspection, LPA observed main bathroom. During inspection, LPA observed container of AJAX bleach on floor under the bathroom sink accessible to children in care. Licensee immediately addressed issue by removing bleach container and placing in an inaccessible to children in care area. According to the applicant, there are no weapons or firearms at the home; LPA did not observe any firearms or weapons at the time of the inspection.

Per licensee, outdoor play is conducted in the front yard. LPA observed facility front yard is fenced. LPA observed no hazards accessible to children in care. LPA advised licensee that total supervision to be maintained at all times during outdoor play when outdoor play is conducted.

During inspection, LPA reviewed five children’s file. LPA observed children’s file updated and maintained. A review of staff records indicates that licensee has the following updated certificates: mandated reporter certificates with expiration date of 10/2024 for licensee and updated immunization records on file for measles, pertussis, influenza and TB clearance. During staff record review, LPA observed licensee and staff CPR/1^st aid cards with expiration date of 4/2024. A type B citation issued. During staff record review, LPA observed mandated reporter certificate for one staff with expiration date of 4/2024. A technical violation citation issued. LPA reviewed the following documentation to be kept in facility: facility license, LIC610A, facility fire drill logs, PUB 394, and LIC9040.

Licensee Washington was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation. LPA reviewed with Licensee Washington items prohibited in FCCH, no baby bouncers, no infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.

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 Child Care 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.