The facility operates Monday through Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm. Required postings were visible, and the last fire/disaster drill was on 3/11/25, The licensee was reminded of the six-month drill and documentation requirement.

Licensee, one Assistant, 1 infant, 4 preschooler, were present meeting the capacity ratio requirement. LPA observed the licensee providing care in a safe and comfortable environment, ensuring children were treated appropriately and free form any form of punishment or mistreatment. Licensee was reminded of the capacity ratio rules, supervision requirements, reporting obligations, and that children’s rights cannot be waived.

All adults 18 and older associated with the facility, including residents and volunteers, have fingerprint clearances.

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 Childcare 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.

A child showing signs of illness must be separated from others until the nature of the illness is determined. If it is communicable, the child remains separated until no longer infectious or until a parent picks them up..

LPA toured the facility, indoor off-limit areas include garage and all of second floor. Licensee has a gate at the bottom to prevent access for children. . . It was nap time, LPA observed a blanket near a play yard with a child sleeping in play yard, LPA advised licensee that blankets(loose articles) are not allowed. Licensee removed the blanket immediately from the area. Also, although there were no loose articles or objects, bumper pads, no hanging objects, or pacifiers, play yard was missing a firm mattresses and a fitted sheet. The home was clean, well ventilated, and stocked with safe, age-appropriate toys. A fully charged 3A-40B-C fire extinguisher (last serviced 2/9/25) was present, along with working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and an operating telephone. Hazardous items, including poisonous detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines were stored out of children’s reach. Smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are prohibited in the day-care settings. Licensee confirmed there were no guns or ammunition on the premises. The licensee was reminded to notify licensing before making any changes to the house or yard.

Home is on a hill. Outdoor off limit areas include the lower part of the hill. Outdoor play area is fenced and is filled with age-appropriate toys for the children; blocks, manipulative toys, art supplies, sand box.

Licensee CPR/First Aid expires 3/10/27 and mandatory training expires: 8/2/26.Assistant CPR/First Aid expires 3/10/27 and mandatory training expires: 8/2/26. The preventive health certification are on file. LPA reminded the licensee of the two-year renewal requirement.

The facility roster and five children’s file were reviewed, confirming all required forms were complete, including the affidavit regarding liability insurance (LIC 282). The licensee confirmed no liability insurance at this time.

The licensee does transport children and Licensee has valid driver’s license to transport children. LPA also reminded the licensee that children cannot be left unattended in vehicles and that car seats and booster seats must be available for safe transportation

Safe Sleep Information was provided, and licensee was reminded that an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) is a required for each infant up to 12 months old, with nap checks documented until age two. Cribs and play yards must be free of loose items, bumper pads, and hanging objects and mattresses must be firm, properly fitted, and have fitted sheets.

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 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.

Licensee was reminded Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, inspection the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care- licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.