Facility-requested visit·January 6, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cherie Acosta conducted an INCREASE IN CAPACITY/CASE MANAGEMENT INSPECTION by use of FaceTime. An in person inspection was not conducted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPA met with Debbie Alicea. Licensee has an approved fire clearance for up to 14 children. Fire clearance indicates childcare is not to be conducted on the second floor or garage. The home was toured for a Health and Safety Inspection. This home is a two story home. The first floor consists of a living room, den, family room, kitchen, dining room, bathroom, laundry room and garage. The second floor consist of four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a bonus room. The home was observed to be neat and clean. The on limits areas used for child care are the living room, den, family room, kitchen, dining room, and first floor bathroom . The entire second floor, laundry room, garage and backyard are off limits to children. Off limits areas will be inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. Th e I SOLATION AREA will be family r oo m . Licensee uses the front yard for outdoor play. Licensee is aware that 100% supervision is required during outdoor play as the front yard is not fenced. There are age appropriate toys in the home. This home has a pool. The pool is made inaccessible to children by use of a fence with a self closing gate that opens away from the pool. Th e re are no firearms in the home as stated by the licensee. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children today. The home is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon mon oxide detector. There is a working telephone in the home. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extingu isher. The home has a gas fireplace that is not used during child care hours as stated by the licensee. Stairs are gated. Licensee has current CPR/First Aid which expires 06/2023. Licensee completed mandated reporter training 10/20/2021. Licensee is in compliance with required immunizations. Safety precaution in regards to COVID-19 were discussed with applicant. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record 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. I ncidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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. The increase in capacity is approved as of today 1/6/22. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Debbie Alicea. Report will be emailed to licensee for signature. Licensee agrees to sign and return the report to CCL by 1/6/22.