At 1:15PM., the following was observed: Home was clean, orderly and equipped with age-appropriate toys, books and art supplies. Materials and furniture inspected were in good repair. On-limit areas were completely carpeted. Playroom had child sized tables and chairs for food services and activities. For napping services, stackable cots were stored in the hallway closet. LPA observed fireplace in playroom had been barricaded. Fixtures tested in bathroom #1, were in operating condition. Bathroom #1 was maintained clean with supplies for child hand-washing. Safety lock had been installed on the accessible lower cabinets. Home was the proper temperature, with ventilation with sufficient lighting. Accessible electrical outlets had been covered. Bedrooms were made inaccessible with use of child safety gate. Home had a functioning cell phone, smoke/ carbon monoxide detector combo and fully changed fire extinguisher (3A:40:BC). Per applicant, isolation of an ill child will be in the Living Room. Detergents, cleaning compounds and other items which could pose a danger had been stored inaccessible to children. Per licensee, home does not have any no guns or weapons. Home does not have pools, fishponds, jacuzzi or any other bodies of water on the premises. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)

At 1:35PM., LPA reviewed the required forms. LPA and applicant reviewed the LIC311D, Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home, Children’s Forms/ Records, Facility Forms, and Information to be Posted.

Applicant's Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / First Aid certification was current, expiring on 1/16/2024. Applicant’s Mandated Reporter Certification (AB1207) was current, expiring 1/22/2024. Per applicant, she is planning to provide daily snack and meals.

Applicant was informed that the Department must be notified prior to the use of designated off-limits areas. LPA and the applicant discussed licensing regulations and the capacity requirements. Any children under 10 years of age will be counted in the capacity. Applicant was advised that all food containers brought from home must be properly stored and labelled. Applicant understands the required emergency disaster drills are to be conducted and documented every six months. Applicant understands that the use baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not to be used for children in care. Smoking is prohibited inside a Family Childcare Home.

Applicant was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility, unless he or she has been immunized for influenza, pertussis and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety Code 1596.7995 and 1597.662.

Applicant was informed that all adults 18 years and over living or working in the home, including employee and volunteers, must obtain criminal 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/ per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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During today's inspection, applicant submitted the following documents: LIC9182

Prior to recommendation for licensure, applicant must complete the following:

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