LPA Tamayo inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone). For ventilation, LPA Tamayo observed central AC and the vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the furniture, children’s materials, to be in good condition and age appropriate. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room barricaded by a glass door.

LPA Tamayo observed cleaning compounds items, stored in an upper kitchen cabinet, making it inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects above the refrigerator and in a plastic container. Per licensee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are provided, depending on when children are here. LPA informed licensee any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee stated she currently does not have any children with severe food allergies nor on medication.

Continued on LIC 809-C

LPA Tamayo asked the licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons. The licensee stated she has no pets and no firearms, and no weapons. LPA did not observe pets, poisons, firearms, weapons on the premises. The license was informed that if any poisons (ex; drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition must be stored separately.

LPA Tamayo observed licensee Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification expiring on 10/22/2024 and Licensee has completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) training expires on 09/23/2025. Licensee was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com

Continued on LIC 809-C

Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes 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.

Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 [or facility representative] 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

No deficiencies have been cited at this time.

An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was read and provided to licensee, along with a copy of her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.