Routine inspection·May 28, 2025

On 5/28/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by the Licensee. The Licensee guided the LPA on a tour of the home. This is a large family childcare home. Upon entry to the facility, the LPA observe 10 children (three of the children are infants) in care and licensee and assistant providing care and supervision. All adults in the home are fingerprint cleared through Guardian. Licensee's facility child roster is current and maintained up to date. There are no IMS children. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday 5:30am-6pm. Licensee states upon request from parent she may care for children on Saturdays. Staffing Ration and Capacity: This is a two-story family home. There is a family room, dining room, living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, daycare room #1 and #2, backyard and garage. The off-limits areas are the garage, bedrooms #1-3 located upstairs, two bathrooms upstairs. There are no bodies of water on premises. Per the Licensee, there is no smoking and no weapons on the premises. Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The daycare areas are the family room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom (2 nd door on the right in the hallway), Daycare room 1 is for napping and licensee office, and daycare room 2 is for learning activities. Licensee does provide food and water for the children. Licensee is in the food program. The children do not bring packed lunches and snacks. Licensee states she provides all food and drinks to the children. Each child has their own cup or bottle for drink. There are no window cords in the home. Licensee states that she is approved for the food program of Kern County and that they communicate with her every quarter. Licensee states she assist parents in providing diapers for children when needed. There is a cell phone that always charged and kept with licensee. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. LPA observed in family room, four highchairs and two small tables used for dining only. LPA observed one diaper changing station and one baby swing. LPA observed a large, fenced play pen where infants are mainly cared for separate from the older children. LPA observed the fireplace in family room that is inaccessible to children due to glass cover on fireplace. The garage is the main entrance to the daycare. LPA observed entry way separated from the where the vehicle is stored. The entry way is sectioned off and houses the children cubbies with their names, daily agenda, and sign/out sheets for parents. Children do not used the garage for eating or napping. It is not a converted garage. Napping: Children are provided napping when needed, in daycare room 1. LPA observed one play pen, 1 crib, and 8 napping mats. LPA observed in family room two play pens as well. Licensee provides napping materials and cleans mats and play pens weekly. Isolation area is the daycare room #1 or the family room. Licensee states that parents will be notified immediately and will stay isolated from other children until parent arrive to pick up their child. Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation when needed to school and back. LPA observed a valid drivers license and car insurance. Kitchen: Knives are kept in the 2 nd cabinet to the right of refrigerator up high on the middle shelf, inaccessible to children. Medication is kept in the kitchen top 1 st cabinet to the left of the sink inaccessible to children. Medication is stored in plastic box container. Licensee reports that there are no children on medication. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept in the inaccessible under the sink by safety latches. Licensee states there are no children with allergies at this time. Allergies list is posted in the 1 st cabinet to the right of the refrigerator. Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and is located on the wall to the left in the daycare room #2. LPA observed two fire extinguishers in the green. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in compliance per fire marshal standards. Licensee states that fire marshall came last year to inspect. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months. Last disaster drill completed on 3/4/25 at 10:00am for fire and earthquake. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is located in the hallway. It has 1 sink, 1 toilet and 1 shower. Bathroom is clean and in good repair. The First Aid kit included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauzes, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible to children kept under the sink in the bathroom under safety latch, inaccessible to children. Outdoor Space Activity: The outdoor area is the backyard. The back yard is free of sharp objects, broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other debris. The backyard has an anchored plastic play yard equipment (2) and table in section one. The other section of the play yard is fenced off and has a large shaded concrete area and has toys like small bikes for children to ride on. Licensee states she ensures supervision at all times. LPA observed an uncovered BBQ pit that licensee states she is planning to remove since it is no longer being used. LPA observed no hooks up or propone attached to the BBQ pit. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 311A, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Licensee and Assistant records are in compliance. LPA observed that CPR/FA was completed by an unapproved agency. LPA provided licensee with list of approved agencies to complete CPR/FA. CPR/FA expires on 7/25/25. Children’s records files are in compliance. LPA observed sleep logs to be in compliance. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203A, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148). Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes 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. Safe Sleep - Family Child Care Homes 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-andresources/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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . MyChildCarePlan.org – Family Child Care Homes Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Melanie Mackelrath.