Facility-requested visit·January 18, 2022

On January 18th, 2022 at 1:50 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kassandra Medrano, met with Licensee, Teresa Walker. The purpose of the inspection was explained and was for a Case Management inspection for an increase of capacity. LPA and Licensee inspected entire home and yard for Health and Safety Hazards. Fire clearance has been granted. Present in the home is Licensee, Husband and 3 children. Day Care Areas: entire lower floor, and backyard. Off limits areas are: Upper level, and cottage. The child care operates 9 am-1:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Licensee provides after care in Tuesdays until 1:30pm. LPA observed the following: Stairs in the home are properly barricaded if caring for children under five years old. Day-care area is clean, orderly, and equipped with age appropriate toys and equipment for the children. No baby walkers, bouncers, exercausers, etc. allowed to be used during child-care hours. Home has proper lighting and ventilation. Home has a working telephone, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Licensee states there are no bodies of water on the property. There is not a fireplace in the day-care area. There are no detergents, or cleaning products accessible to day-care children. Poisons are locked. Licensee states there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. The yard is fenced. Licensee states there are 2 dogs, 1 cat, 12 chickens and quails, and six rabbits, as well as homing pigeons. Vaccinations are current. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and properly logged. Licensee provides daily snacks . Isolation of sick children reviewed/discussed. Capacity options were reviewed. Licensee understands that care cannot be provided for more than the capacity as stated on the license. Requirements for reporting suspected child abuse was discussed, as well as reporting requirements for unusual incidences. All required postings are properly posted (License/Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster/Emergency Disaster Plan and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist) Capacity limits of a Large License have been reviewed with Licensee. Licensee is reminded that when operating at a Large capacity, there must be a Helper present. License will be recommended for approval as of today, 1/18/2022. No deficiencies were issued today under Title 22 Division 12 of the Ca. Code of Regulations. This report and Notice of Site Visit will be emailed to Licensee. Rights to comment and appeal were discussed with Licensee. This report must be available in the facility for public review. Additional questions, call Office, M-F, 8am-5pm, 650-266-8800 or 1-844-538-8766. Website: www.cdss.ca.gov