Facility-requested visit·August 8, 2023

On 08/08/2022 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Beneroso conducted an announced Case management Licensee Initiated inspection as Licensee is requesting to increase her capacity from 8 children to 14 children. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by Licensee who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Upon entry to the facility the LPA observed three children in care. Licensee was initially licensed on 06/01/2022 as a Small Family Child Care Home. The Fire Department has inspected the home and granted a fire clearance for 14 children effective 07/26/2023. Family Child Care Home operates Monday through Friday 5am to 5pm. The facility provides breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack. The facility is one story dwelling with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and dining area. All the bedrooms and bathroom #2 are off-limits. Only the side yards is used for outdoor playtime. Backyard is off limits. No hazardous objects were observed in the backyard used by children. The outdoor areas are completely fenced in, and no bodies of water were observed. There is no garage in the premises. The licensee was informed that all adults living in or having access to the home are required to have fingerprint clearances with Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index prior to having contact with children. If the aforementioned is not adhered to, a Civil Penalty of up to $500, per non-cleared adult will be assessed immediately. The Licensee was reminded to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The applicant was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report form LIC624B when submitting the report to the department. Safe Sleep regulations (under 24 months) were discussed with Licensee and referred to the CCL web site for additional information and PINS. Provided licensee with an infant sleep plan form LIC 9227. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. LPA observed a fireplace properly barricaded and out of service. Per the licensee there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility at this time, nor did the LPA observe any weapons. The facility\342\200\231s fire extinguisher (2A10BC) met the State Fire Marshal standards and it is in operable condition. The smoke and carbon monoxide were also found to be in operable condition. The facility annual fees are current. The parent board was reviewed and had all the required forms posted and accessible to parents. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation were inspected, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. There are age appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. LPA did not observe a fireplace or any bodies of water at the above facility. LPA observed cots and mats for napping room #4 will also be used for napping . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed The First Aid kit with a temperature thermometer was observed and complete. The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in green, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in operable condition. Fire and disaster drills are conducted every six-month last drill was conducted in July 10, 2023. Licensee had all the required posted documents: The licensee provided proof of immunization against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter certification is current and CPR/First Aid is current expires 01/03/2024. The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The following were discussed: No smoking, infant walkers, Johnny jumpers, exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility. The LPA also discussed earthquake safety and necessity of drills, required forms for children\342\200\231s files, facility files and posting requirements and penalty Licensee was reminded with a capacity increase she must have a qualified assistant present whenever she has more than 8 children in care. Licensee was provided with a capacity and ratio handout pertaining to large Family Child Care Homes and the various age groups that can be under care at one given time.