Facility-requested visit·January 12, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Katrina Owens met with applicant for a for the purpose of a capacity increase from 8 to 14 children . Present at time of inspection were licensee and 6 day care children. LPA toured the home inside and out, and reviewed forms for children's records. LPA explained about obtaining $300,000 liability insurance. She understands that until a policy is obtained, she must use the affidavit. Applicant has certificates of completion for 15 hours of health and safety training including CPR and First Aid with expiration date of 7/2023. Fire clearance was approved on 12/23/2022. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Applicant, Sue Towe, was 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 has provided the Applicant with the web site to enable access to all updated forms, requirements and changes. Applicant understands that she needs to notify licensing for any modification inside and out of the home. Off-limit areas include Entire upstairs, Laundry room and Garage . Applicant understands that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA reviewed the fire drill requirements. The fire place contains a screen. Applicant stated there are no weapons in the home. Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors meet regulation. Hazardous cleaning compounds are inaccessible to children. Sharp utensils and Medications are inaccessible to children. The backyard is fenced and there are no bodies of water. Applicant understands that 100% supervision is required in any unfenced areas. There is no pool at the home. There are no pets at the home. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Planned hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6pm and other hours as arranged. LPA observed proof that applicant and staff/ volunteers have met the requirements of SB 792. LPA observed that applicant has completed the required mandated reporter training (AB 1207) at website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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. LPA also informed applicant 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . LPA reviewed with licensee Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA gave and went over the Maximum capacity worksheet with licensee at time of inspection. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. Continued on next page. To receive important licensed- related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Effective today, 01/12/2023 applicant is a license to serve up to either 14 children, (WHEN THERE IS AN ASSISTANT PRESENT), 12 children -No more than 4 infants. Capacity 14 - No more than 3 infants. 1 Child in Kindergarten or Elementary school and 1 child at least age 6. Exit Interview were conducted.