At 9:30A.M., the following was observed: Day-care areas were clean and orderly and equipped with age-appropriate toys, books and supplies. Playthings and furniture inspected were in good repair. Area rugs had been installed for added safety. Playroom had child size tables and chairs for snack and activities. For napping services, LPA observed several cleanable mats stored in facility playroom. Bathroom fixtures, located in bathroom #1, were in proper operating condition. Bathroom #1 was maintained clean with safety locks installed on accessible cabinet doors. Home was the proper temperate with ventilation and lighting in each room. LPA observed all accessible electrical outlets had been covered. Per Applicant, off-limit areas of the home will remain locked during operating hours. 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 take place in the facility living room. All detergents, cleaning compounds and other items which could pose a danger had been stored in off-limit area. Per licensee, home does not have any no guns or weapons.

At 9:50A.M., LPA inspected the Outdoor Play Area. Scooters and outdoor playthings inspected were in good repair. Area was completely enclosed with tall shrubbery and fencing along the street side. Home does not have pools, fishponds, jacuzzi or any other bodies of water on the premises. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)

At 10:00A.M., LPA reviewed required forms with the applicant. 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 CPR/ 1st Aid certification was current, expiring on 2/2024. Per Applicant, she plans to provide all daily snacks and meals.

Applicant was informed that the Department must be notified prior to the use of any 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: Updated Lease Agreement, LIC 9149 and Immunization record.

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

-Remove all hazardous plants from the outdoor play area

-Post all required postings in a visible location

-Receive criminal record clearance for all adults in the home

-Submit current mandated reporter training certification (AB1207)

-Additional review from department management

Exit interview was conducted with applicant, Daisy Lopez Guzman and copy of this report was provided. This report will be kept in the facility file and made available for public review upon request. Desk Duty is available Monday through Friday between 8AM - 5PM at (650) 266 -8800.