Facility-requested visit·May 19, 2023

On 05/19/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jeovanna Yanez conducted a capacity increase inspection from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Present at time of inspection was Licensee, Tessa Mize. Licensee, her husband and one minor child reside in the home. Verified licensee CPR and First Aid was completed through HSI Pediatric with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on November 19, 2022. Background criminal record clearances are verified and discussed, and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Fire clearance was granted on March 13, 2023. A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch, was conducted and the following was discussed and/or observed: Fire clearance was received on May 11, 2023. Fire pull alarm is located in the home’s daycare room wall. In the daycare room, LPA observed safe toys, board games and books for the children. LPA also observed one high chair and two play yards. There is a parent’s board that is located on the daycare room wall. Licensee states she does not have weapons, firearms, ammunition or poisons in the home. Facility has 2A10BC fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide alarm, working smoke alarm and first aid kit in place. Licensee is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present. Licensee is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Licensee states the home is smoke-free. (CONTINUED ON 809-C) Licensee states she does not be transport day care children. Licensee understands that she must have proper restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children. Required items are posted in the Child Care Home where parents may easily view. During visit capacity worksheet was provided and discussed. Licensee understands an assistant must be present to meet capacity requirements of a Large Family Child Care home. Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training on November 4, 2022. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given licensee. LPA & licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and licensee discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/ , click on “information and resources” click “Community Care Licensing” Click “quarterly updates” click “Child Care advocates program” and register to PIN. Licensee states her hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM and as arranged. Licensee advised she does not provide overnight care, less than 24 hours. Licensee is advised she may access forms and updated information on the CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov . The home meets the description of a safe and healthy environment for children as described in Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and is adequate for a Large Family Day Care Home (LFDCH). Licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children will be recommended effective 05/22/2023. During exit interview, LPA observed licensee post the Notice of Site Visit on parent’s board and understands it must remain posted for 30 days and retain evaluation report for 3 years.