At 9:00AM., the following was observed: Home was clean, neat, with a variety of age-appropriate playthings available for the children. The floor and ground surfaces were clear of any obstructions or fall hazards. The childcare’s furniture and accessible materials were in good repair. Facility has tables and chairs, scaled to the proper size. The available bathroom (bathroom #1) was clean with fixtures in operating condition. The applicant had installed child safety gates. preventing access to off-limit areas, including the staircase. The detergents, cleaning compounds, and items which can pose a hazard have been made inaccessible. Home has ventilation, lighting, and was comfortable temperature.

For scheduled rest/ nap services, LPA observed playpens stored in the Activity Room. LPA observed tight-fitted covering installed on mattress. The home has a functioning telephone service (cell phone); smoke detector; carbon monoxide detector; and fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC).

LPA inspected the Outside Patio Area. The area was enclosed with playthings inspected in good repair. LPA observed padded turf had been installed. Per licensee, complex has a shared pool located across the street from facility. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)

• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

The required forms have been posted and include the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A); Notice of Parents Rights (PUB394).

Per licensee, she plans to provide snacks and meals for children in care. Per licensee, isolation of an ill child will be in activity room (living room).

The licensee 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 required ratio for requested 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 labeled. 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 or any similar items are not to be used for children in care. All smoking is prohibited inside a Family Childcare Home.

The licensee 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.

The licensee 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.(REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)

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During inspection, applicant submitted proof of control of property and LIC9151.

Prior to recommendation for licensure approval, licensee will complete the following:

Finish moving belongings to the new address

Completed and post the Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)

Exit interview and report was conducted with licensee, 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- Friday between 8:00AM – 5:00PM at (650) 266 -8800.