All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. This is a single-story home which consists of 5 bedrooms, 3 restrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, and completely fenced backyard. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children.

Areas used by children included: Living room, bedroom #1, hallway bathroom and backyard yard. Meanwhile the rest of the home will be inaccessible to children in care.

· LPA observed a retractable gate at both sides of the kitchen entrances making these areas inaccessible.

· LPA observed a retractable fence just past the hallway bathroom making the rest of the home inaccessible to daycare.

· The applicant states that she provides food for children in care.

· Knives are stored out children’s reach, inaccessible to children.

· LPA observed knob covers on the stove for the safety of children.

· Dish soap and cleaning supplies are in a locked cabinet inaccessible to children.

· The required fire extinguisher 2A10BC was purchased in 10/06/2024, LPA reminded the licensee to service or purchase a new fire extinguisher annually.

· Smoke and carbon monoxide combination detector was tested at 2:09 PM and was functioning at the time of the visit.

· Per licensee, there are no guns and ammunition in the home.

· First Aid and emergency kits are available.

The backyard is adequately fenced.

· LPA observed backyard outdoor play area to be safe with age-appropriate toys, games etc.

· There are no bodies of water observed.

The licensee’s file review was complete with dated certificates noted below:

· Completed the Orientation on March 9, 2023.

· The Licensee has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR which expires, 3/24/2025.

· Applicant took the Preventative Health on 2/23/2023. And expires 2/23/2025.

· Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training 4/04/2023 and expires 4/04/2025.

· Applicant has proof of immunization per SB 792 against influenza, pertussis, and measles.

No prohibited equipment will be allowed or used in the home. No baby bouncers, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are

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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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, 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 licensee, 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.

The Licensee Maria Tostado is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee, Maria Tostado was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Tostado. The inspection visit was conducted in Spanish as is preferred language to Licensee Maria Tostado and report was translated in Spanish by LPA Mendez.

During today's inspection no citations were issued. LPA observed licensee post the Notice of Site visit.

FAILURE TO POST THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FOR 30 DAYS MAY RESULT IN A $100.00 CIVIL PENALTY.