This is a two-story family home. The home consists of four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, family room, laundry room, bonus room, and garage. There is no body of water on the premises. The primary care will be conducted in the living room, dining room, and bonus room. Children will have access to the living room, dining room, bonus room, restroom near the laundry room, and two side yard areas outside. The off-limit areas of the home include the entire upstairs area made inaccessible with a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs, the kitchen made inaccessible with safety gates at both entrances, the garage made inaccessible with a keylock, and the backyard patio. Per Licensee, children will be escorted through the area between the kitchen and family room to get to the gated play areas. Per Licensee, the left side yard will be used by older children’s outdoor play and the right-side yard will be used for smaller children’s outdoor play. The bonus room will be used for smaller children’s indoor activity space and there is access to the outdoor play area from the room. LPA observed both play areas are enclosed with gates making the back patio inaccessible during outdoor play after transition from the house to the outside. LPA observed cabinets in the laundry room contains padlock safety locks. LPA observed empty cabinets in the dining room. Per Licensee, if utilized the cabinets will contain activities for the older children. In the bonus room, LPA observed a closet containing several age-appropriate games and activities for children. LPA observed a closet under the stairs that contains cubbies and hooks for children’s belongings. LPA also observed several age-appropriate games and activities in the childcare area for older children.

The home was inspected inside for comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating, and ventilation. Medications are stored in Licensee’s bedroom upstairs. The kitchen knives are stored in a kitchen cabinet that contains a padlock safety lock making it inaccessible to children. Cleaning compounds are stored in the laundry room cabinets made inaccessible with padlock safety locks.

Per licensee, she has a fully stocked first aid kit. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA did not observe any weapons or firearms. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) was green and fully charged and meets the standards of the State Fire Marshal. The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid expires 5.2026. The licensee and assistants have the required immunization against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and the flu or a declination on file. The licensee completed the required Mandated Reporter training on 7.7.23 and assistants completed on 5.9.24. Preventive Health Practices including lead training was completed 5.11.24.

The documents required to be posted will be posted on a parent board located at the entrance accessible to parents: Notification of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148).

The following was discussed with the licensee:

Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed; The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care.

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.

The licensee was informed that all adults 18 or 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 Child Care Center. 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 licensee was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department.

The licensee was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months & licensee must obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed.

Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, licensees, directors, and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Licensees must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following:

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

Lead Flyer Requirement Health and Safety Code 1596.7996 mandated that effective January 1, 2019, CCC's and FCCH's are required to provide parents and guardians of children enrolling or reenrolling in care with written information on the risks and effects of lead exposure, blood lead testing requirements and recommendations, and options for locations of affordable blood lead tests as specified. A Lead Poisoning Facts Flyer was created, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to satisfy this requirement.

The licensee was advised it is her responsibility to visit the department's website to access licensing forms, Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs): www.ccld.ca.gov

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LPA checked Megan’s Law website and confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

This inspection was conducted in person. The report was read, and a copy was provided to the licensee, Rasiene Reece. The Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted.