Routine inspection·August 6, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Thompson conducted an unannounced annual random inspection on today\342\200\231s date. LPA met with licensee Susanna Meldrum then entered the family childcare home at approximately 11:10 AM. LPA observed licensee and one assistant caring for 12 children. Facility Day care hours are 7:30 AM - 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby safety locks and safety gates. The childcare area consists of one bedroom, garage, one restroom, and side yard. The facility has a fireplace inside the living room that is inaccessible to children. There is a working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and a fire extinguisher in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Last fire/disaster drill documented on 7/30/2025. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. Continue to page 2 Page 2 The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). Licensee stated, they use the side yard for outdoor play, LPA inspected the side yard, and it was found to be incompliance. The facility has a pool with a surrounding gate that has a minimum height of 60 inches and a n access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. A maximum vertical clearance of two inches from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure. No gaps or voids that can allow the passage of a sphere with a diameter equal to or greater than four inches. Licensee did not have an alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. Licensee did not have a life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard. Licensee did not have a rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. Lastly, the licensee did not have a daily inspection log of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment that was available upon request. The licensee has a current roster of children in care. Children\342\200\231s records for children present during the inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (LIC995A), Infant Safe Sleep documentation and found to be in compliance. The licensee American Red Cross approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires 11/23/2026. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee reviewed and within compliance. Continue to page 3 Page 3 Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. Licensee mandated reporter certification expires 7/20/2027. The licensee understands she must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunization records, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Continue to Page 4 Page 4 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. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian 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. In the areas that were evaluated, four Type B deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. See LIC 809D pages for deficiencies. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Susanna Meldrum, 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 the licensee Susanna Meldrum.