The following was observed: Childcare area was clean and orderly with a variety of age appropriate wooden toys, books and games for the children. Furniture and playthings inspected are new and in good condition. Napping room, located next to the playroom, had a large area with crib and cots. The children’s nap supplies were stored in the napping room closet. Baskets and hangers had been added to the facility hallway for storage of children’s belongings. Playroom had two child size table and several chairs for meals and activities. Per applicant, children will be served meals in the playroom. Accessible cabinets and drawers in the kitchen and bathroom #1 had child safety locks installed. Bathroom #1 was in operating condition with adequate supplies. The house had six windows for ventilation and lighting. LPA observed all accessible electrical outlets, trash bins had been properly covered. Detergents and cleaning supplies were made inaccessible, stored under the kitchen sink. Facility has functioning cell phone, smoke/ carbon monoxide detector combo and fire extinguishers (2A:10:BC). Per applicant, there are no pets in the home.

Per applicant, there are no guns or weapons in the home. Bedrooms were free of hazards or dangerous conditions. Isolation area for an ill child will be in the playroom. Applicant was informed that the Department must be notified that prior to use of any off-limits areas. Licensing forms and posting requirements were reviewed with the applicant. LPA discussed licensing regulations and the capacity requirements. Any children under 10 years of age will be counted in the capacity.

Applicant 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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. LPA also informed applicant 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.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information , see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Antonio Gutierrez.

LPA reviewed with applicant 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 applicant.

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