Routine inspection (3-year)·May 13, 2025

On 05/12/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore, conducted an unannounced 3-year Annual Required Inspection, LPA met with licensee, Chandra McCleary. Licensee operates 24-hour care Sunday - Saturday. LPA observed 7 children in care, being supervised by the licensee and 1 assistant - Life McCleary (daughter). LPA Whitmore checked all adults present have a criminal record clearance or exemption and are associated to the facility. LPA observed all required documentation posted, LPA toured the home inside and outside, day care activities are conducted in the den, kitchen and dining room of the home, children's restroom is in the laundry room, no chemicals or other hazardous detergents were observed in this area. The restroom cabinet was locked and inaccessible to children in care. The restroom was clean and contained all the necessary toiletries. The kitchen was inspected, and no hazardous items or sharp items were observed. Per the licensee there are no guns are ammunition in the home. LPA Whitmore did not observe any bodies of water. LPA Whitmore asked the licensee if the next-door neighbor had any bodies of water. The response was no. There is one pet in the home a dog which was outside during the inspection. LPA Whitmore shared the information about the new pool regulations. LPA Whitmore gave the licensee a copy of the regulations. LPA observed a fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in operable condition. Adequate heating, ventilation and lighting were observed. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service. Cots for napping were observed, in good repair, and storage for children's belongings.. LPA Whitmore shared information with the licensee regarding the blue immunization card, The outdoors areas (front and backyard) were observed, there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. The detached garage was made inaccessible by means of a lock bar door. No hazardous conditions were observed during today\342\200\231s visit. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process 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.. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care- centers/ . 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. 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with assistant Life McCleary,