Routine inspection·July 7, 2022

On 07/07/22, 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 helper Salvador Lopez and 4-day care children. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. First Aid/CPR certificate is valid thru 02/24. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. Licensee has practiced fire/emergency drills with daycare children on 06/14/22. This 1 story, 3-bed, 1-bath home was toured, the following areas are used for daycare: living/dining/family room, hallway bathroom, kitchen and backyard. Off limit areas include: all bedrooms, garage and laundry room. Drawers and lower cabinets in kitchen/bathroom are either latched or do not contain any hazardous items. There is an non-operational smoke alarm in the home. The home has electrical outlet covers throughout and maintains a First Aid Kit in the kitchen area. There are adequate age appropriate toys, books, games, and napping mats/hygienic diaper changing equipment. 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, which is free of hazards and has sufficient toys. There is a pet dog present in the home which is kept in off-limit area during daycare hours. Per licensee, operating hours are from 7am-9pm, Monday thru Saturday. 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. Applicant 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. Discussed appeal rights with licensee. Be aware that Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days. An exit interview is conducted, copy of the report was provide to licensee along with appeal rights and notice of site visit.