Facility-requested visit·January 26, 2023

On 01/26/2023 at 1:20 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Dana Stevens conducted an unannounced Inspection for the purpose of capacity increase. LPA met with Licensee,Karla Morales, disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. Licensee's assistant was also present with 3 daycare children at the time of the inspection ages 6, 2, and 2. Licensee accompanied LPA throughout the inspection of this 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Applicant will use the following areas for child care: living room, dining area, 1 bedroom, and one bathroom. Backyard is used for outdoor activities and is properly fenced and Licensee provides total supervision at all times. Off limits areas include: kitchen, garage and entire upstairs. These areas are made inaccessible with safety latches and safety gate. Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday 5:30 am - 6:00 PM. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements.\302\240 The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.\302\240 Licensee and assistant's First Aid and CPR certification expires 8/2024. Licensee and assistant have required immunization.\302\240Facility roster was available and updated. A total of 9 children are currently enrolled. Children's file were reviewed and found complete. The last fire and disaster drill was completed 10/2022. Licensee completed Mandated reporter training 08/2022 and assistant completed Mandated Reporter training 12/2022. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard.\302\240 Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes.\302\240An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age.\302\240 The provider places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Incidental 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 No deficiencies cited. Increase in capacity is granted effective this date. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report provided to Licensee. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days,