Routine inspection (multi-day)·December 16, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Larios met with, Licensee Patricia and Assistant for Required 3 Year Inspection Continuation. LPA observed nine children in the home during today's inspection. Licensee currently cares for children ages 16 months to 4 years old. In prior visit LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the front entrance to the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The adults and minors residing in the home is Licensee, spouse, and minor children. In prior visit LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was completed on December 2, 2024. Licensee states she does have liability insurance. Licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certifications that (expiration: 10/2026). Licensee's have the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu - opt out) and are current with there Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (expiration: 2/2026). In prior LPA reviewed Licensee & Assistant files and the files were complete with the required forms. In prior visit LPA reviewed six children's files and they were completed with the required forms. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the living room or bedroom area if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. The home is clean, orderly, (including central heating/ventilation), and safe for the day care children. There are age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. Off limit areas in the home: three bedrooms, fireplace, and garage. Off limit areas outside the home: right side of yard. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC (last service: 05/31/2024) fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. The Licensee states there is no weapons/ammunition in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. All poisons are inaccessible to children and stored in the locked cabinet. Licensee's state they provide meals (AM/PM snack, breakfast, lunch, and dinner) to the day care children. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored. Licensee's have a first aid kit in the home which includes a touch less thermometer. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in the home. Licensee's state they do not administer any medications to the day care children at this time. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee's and they understand they must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee's understand there capacity/ratio options and understand they cannot have more than 8 children present in the home without at least one qualified adult present. Licensee's state she does transports day care children as needed. Licensee's understand that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. Licensee's, were reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Licensee's and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. During today's inspection LPA completed the inspection tool, and conducted interview. No deficiencies were issued. Exit interview was conducted, where this report was reviewed and discussed with Patricia. A copy of this report was also provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.