Facility-requested visit·February 23, 2024

On 02/23/2024 at 1:25 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an unannounced case management – licensee initiated for Crystal Gatti's small family child care home. LPA met with licensee and guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During today's inspection, there were 4 children in care (3 preschool aged children and 1 school age child) and 4 children enrolled. Family members residing in the home are licensee and licensee's 2 minor preschool aged children. Also present during inspection was an assistant. Licensee and all adults in the home have Criminal Record Clearance. Days and hours of operation will be Monday – Friday from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Licensee completed her Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate which expired 06/2024 and Mandated Reporter certificate which expires 05/2024. Licensee has documentation maintained for Measles, Pertussis Immunization's, Influenza Opt-Out statement for the current flu season.The Licensee provided proof of control of property. The licensee has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 12 children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care for 14 children. Licensee stated she will have landlord sign Landlord consent form and submit to licensing. There is a working telephone in the home. Fire clearance request was approved on 02/08/2024 by Inspector Mark Rezac of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. This is a three story Home comprises of 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, Family Room, Living Room, Laundry Room, Kitchen, Dining room, Attached Garage, and Backyard Areas on limits: Family Room , Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Dining Room and Half bathroom on the bottom level of home and backyard. *CON'T ON PAGE 2* *PAGE 2* Off-Limit Areas: 4 bedrooms including master bedroom, 2 bathrooms, Living Room, Laundry Room, and attached garage. Isolation Area : Family Room The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. Per Inspector Mark Rezac, the licensee or staff cannot care or supervise children on bottom story of the home or the top story level of the home. Inspector Rezac stated that the half bathroom on the bottom story of the home can be used. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. Fireplace is located in the Living Room and made inaccessible. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children. LPA reminded that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family child care homes. OUTDOOR SPACE : LPA toured the outdoor area. Backyard has 3 levels and a deck that leads to the master bedroom. LPA observed the gate door on stairs in the backyard. (Mid level area) . LPA informed licensee that gate is required to be fixed. Licensee stated she will fix gate for stairs in the backyard. Licensee stated she lives next door to a park and will use the park for outdoor activity for children in care. LPA reminded applicant when outside of facility, 100% supervision of children in care is required. LPA did not observed any bodies of water. LPA discussed and reminded Applicant day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Large Family Child Care Home with regards to ratios and that Licensee has to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours. All documents have been reviewed for the increase of capacity application. The Licensee was reminded that an assistant is needed with a large family child care home license, and whenever an assistant is not present, the licensee will comply with the capacity requirements for a small family child care home. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. *CON'T ON PAGE 3* *PAGE 3* LPA provided the main office number for the Oakland Regional Child Care office (510) 622-2602. Licensees are to call and report injuries or unusual incidents within 24 hours of knowledge of occurrence. Licensees are to review the form (LIC 624B) to follow up in writing within 7 days of the injury/unusual incident. 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. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Facility is recommended for increase of capacity application. Plan of corrections are required to be submitted prior to approval of application. Items that are required to be completed prior to approved Increase of Capacity Application: 1) A Gate is required to be placed on the bottom stair of the backyard. 2) Landlord Consent is Required for capacity of 14 children in care. 3) Updated Facility Sketch with new on limits and off limits During today's inspection, there were no violation observed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Crystal Gatti. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.