Routine inspection·July 8, 2022

On 07/08/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liana Stepanyan conducted an unannounced comprehensive annual random site visit to ensure the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing family childcare homes. LPA met with licensee, also present was licensee\342\200\231s husband and 4-day care children. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. First Aid/CPR certificate is valid thru 12/2022. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found to be in order. Licensee has practiced fire/emergency drills with daycare children in May 2022. This 1 story, 3-bed, 2-bath home was toured, the following areas are used for daycare: living/dining/family room, hallway bathroom, bedroom #1 and #2, kitchen and front yard. Off limit areas include: master bedroom, garage, laundry room and backyard. Drawers and lower cabinets in kitchen/bathroom are either latched or do not contain any hazardous items, however, LPA observed cleaning compounds in the hallway bathroom and kitchen area accessible to children which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. There is an operational smoke alarm and fire extinguisher maintained in the home. The home has electrical outlet covers throughout and maintains a First Aid Kit in family room. There are adequate age appropriate toys, books, games, and napping mats. There are no firearms present on the premises as stated by licensee. Furthermore, there are no bodies of water. The outdoor play area is a fenced backyard and front yard, which is free of hazards and has sufficient toys. There are no pets in the home. Per licensee, operating hours are from 6am-7pm, Monday thru Friday. LPA reviewed the following: required departmental documents, regulation highlights, community resources, capacity limitations, supervision, clearances, emergency drills, heat-related illness, child passenger law, unusual incidents, mandated reporting, SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Megan's law. Licensee is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall never be permitted during daycare operation. For licensing regulations/updates/forms, go to webpage http://www.ccld.ca.gov There were items found in non-compliance per CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3; see deficiencies cited on LIC809D. Facility is being cited for Type A and Type B deficiencies. Discussed appeal rights with licensee. Be aware that Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days. Furthermore, upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. An exit interview is conducted, copy of the report was provide to licensee along with appeal rights and notice of site visit.