Present during today’s visit were both Applicants. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Hours of operation will be: Monday to Friday 7 AM to 6 PM.

The home is a multi level house, a lower level, mid level and upper level. Upon entry on the lower level, to the left of the entrance is a living room, up a short flight of stairs to the mid level is a kitchen with dining area to the right, a second dining area that is separated from the kitchen by a wall with a open doorway is to the left of the kitchen. From this dinning room there is an exit to a deck patio to the backyard. There is a second living room with a fireplace on the lower level to the right of the kitchen. From this living room there is an exit to the backyard. Also on the lower level are bedroom #1, bathroom, laundry room, and garage. On the upper level there are two bedrooms, a bathroom and a primary bed and bathroom. Off-limits areas include: entire upper level, laundry room, garage, and mid level deck patio. Applicants understand children may never enter off-limit areas.

A health and safety inspection was conducted on the interior and exterior of the home. Toxic and hazardous items, sharp knives, and medications are inaccessible to children. LPA observed a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed a fireplace and stairs are barricaded to meet regulation. Applicants stated there are no poisons in the home. LPA advised the Applicants that if there are ever any poisons at the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. Applicants stated there are no weapons. LPA observed there are no bodies of water on the premises.

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LPA discussed capacity and supervision with Applicants. Applicants understands that if an unusual incident occurs, licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. LPA discussed Type A/B citations, open door policy, fire drills, children’s personal rights with the Applicants. Applicants understands a current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children are no longer attending.

LPA explained to Applicants that if they relocate and want to continue to provide care, they must submit a change of location application and have the new home inspected. Applicants understands that if any structural changes are made to the home, licensing must be notified prior to construction. Applicants understands that if they want to make any off-limit area an on-limits area, licensing must be notified, and LPA must do an inspection before children are allowed in the area. Applicants understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensees must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours.

Applicants was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

The Applicants have not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the Applicants understand that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the Applicants are advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 8 children.

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LPA reviewed with Applicants the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the Applicants.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicants 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 Applicants 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.

On this date, 07/26/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

Applicants were informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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Effective today, 08/14/2024, this facility is approved for a Small Family Child Care Home license for a capacity of 6 children with no more than 3 infants, or 4 infants only. Infants are children under the age of 2.