· Off-limit areas include: the entire kitchen, laundry room, entire second story, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Off-limit areas have child safety gates, making them inaccessible to children.

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 8 children as a small FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Six children were present during inspection, including three infants under 2 years old.

· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file.

· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.

· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children.

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children.

· Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care.

· Weapons are not present in the home according to licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

· Stairs are barricaded with a installed wood gate. The gate is approximately three feet with latch that opens outwards. The gate is mounted to the walls at the bottom step leading into the living room. The gate serves as a barricade for the bottom step, making the front door and stairs inaccessible to children. Children enter through the garage and not the front door, always making the stairs inaccessible to children.

· Current roster on file.

· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted.

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Last drill was conducted on January 14, 2025.

· This condominium does not have a pool or jacuzzi. However, the community has a swimming pool and licensee lists this as an off-limit area. Applicant also has a water fountain, approximately three feet tall on the patio that cascades water into itself and does not pool. Applicant agrees to not operate water fountain during daycare hours. Applicant understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools and spas, in-ground pools and spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per title 22 regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the bodies of water described. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position when not in use.

· Verification of control of property is on file.

· Children’s records are complete. However, six of six child files did not have a CDPH 286 available for review during inspection. Technical Assistance will be provided.

· Employee’s records are complete.

· Mandated Reporter Training expires on January 28, 2026.

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on March 3, 2025.

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on February 9, 2024.

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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (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/

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.