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32 | Kitchen: LPA inspected the kitchen for safety, sanitation, and good repair. LPA reminded Licensee, if food is brought from the child’s home, the container shall be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee participates in the food program and provides all meals during operational hours. The kitchen made inaccessible by a child safety gate.
Outdoor/Children’s Play Area: LPA inspected the outdoor play area for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, and shady areas. The children utilize a portion of the backyard for outdoor play. The remaining off-limit backyard made inaccessible by child safety gates. Per LPA observation, no pools/spas/bodies of water on premises.
File Review: LPA reviewed licensee’s files and assistant’s file which included all required documentation. LPA reviewed one child file which included all required documentation. LPA verified the background clearances of all adults present. Last disaster drill conducted on 12/2025. Licensee Pediatric CPR/FA expires 07/2026 and Mandated Reporter training expires 03/2027.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.
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.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations. Also, to enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. |