LPA toured the home inside and outside. Census was taken and there are four daycare children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the living room, room #3, dining room, kitchen and hallway restroom are used for providing childcare and accessible to the daycare children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible to the daycare children as all doors are cover with a plastic doorknob cover. There is no fireplace in the home. Licensee stated that there are no firearms in the home. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are inaccessible.

This is a single level home and there are no stairs. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months.

Safe toys and play equipment were observed and are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There is no animal in the home. The outdoor play area in the backyard is accessible to the children and is it fenced.

LPA observed a built-in swimming pool in the backyard and there are no windows or doors directly access to the pool area. The pool is fenced and gated. LPA observed the pool gate opens away from the swimming pool area; however, the gate is not self-closing and self-latching onto the lock device when the gate is being opened. A deficiency Type B was cited during today’s inspection.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

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-and-resources/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.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training was completed on 07/26/2022. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2024. A review of records indicates that Licensee had immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.