This single family home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom house. The day-care will consist of the living room, dining room and bathroom 1. These areas were inspected by LPA. The other bedrooms and rooms are considered off-limits and inaccessible. Applicant has safety handles on the doors of the rooms that are off-limits to the children in care. Applicant is renting the home. Applicant provided property owner/landlord consent form with the application. The parents will enter home from the front entrance.

Applicant stated the living room will be used for daily activities, napping and eating. LPA observed 2 playpens that will be used for napping infants. Applicant will use mats for napping. LPA inspected the bathroom and did not observe any medications or poisons that could pose a potential risk to children in care. The kitchen was inspected during the visit. LPA did not observe any knives or sharp objects, detergents or cleaning supplies that would pose a potential risk to children in care. These items were made inaccessible to the children. LPA observed the sharp knives stored on top of the refrigerator. LPA observed a safety gate at the entrance of the kitchen. Applicant stated that cleaning supplies and sanitation supplies are stored in the linen closet in the hallway. Applicant will place a safety handle on the door of the linen closet. LPA observed a blanket placed near the front door of the home which will be used as the isolation area for ill children.

LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee.

Applicant was made aware that once licensed, it is the licensee’s responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Applicant was advised on how to access quarterly reports, forms, and regulations for Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov. Applicant was also encouraged to read the Child Care quarterly updates to remain informed of any changes or updates to the Regulations.

At this time, the facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services - IMS.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. Incidental Medical Services Include: Blood-Glucose Monitoring for Diabetic Children, Administering Inhaled Medication, Administering EpiPen Jr. and EpiPen or other Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, Glucagon Administration, Gastrostomy Tube Care (G-tube care), Insulin Injections Administration, Anti-Seizure Administration, and Carrying out medical orders when the child’s physician has determined that a layperson can be trained and safely carry out the orders.

LPA observed a charged fire extinguisher (2-A:10-B:C). LPA tested the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed the electrical outlets covered. Applicant has a first aid kit which includes band aids and a thermometer. Applicant stated that she will use a portable fan in the warm weather and a portable heater during the cold weather. Applicant will open the windows in the day-care rooms if needed. Applicant stated she will warm up the home prior to the children arriving at the day-care.

Applicant has current CPR, first aid, health and safety which expires 05/20/2022.