Routine inspection·June 19, 2025

On 06/19/2025 a 9:09 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was greeted by a subject staff and granted entry to tour the facility inside and out. LPA reviewed records and observed and/or discussed the following: Present were the staff and 6 children. The licensee Ara Lavelle, was temporarily away from the facility and arrived with 2 additional school age children at approximately 9:35 AM to join the inspection. The licensee also agrees to submit updates to the LIC999A Home 2 ND Floor and Yard sketches. LIC279B requested with update. Normal days and hours of operation: Mon, Tue, Thu; 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Closed Wednesday and Friday OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: The garage, the entire 2 nd floor, the living room, kitchen and two downstairs bedrooms used as an office and pet room. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domain: Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Records, Facility Administration, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains. \302\267 The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. LPA took a census of 12 child in care. \302\267 The Licensee is present in the home and has ensured that children in care are supervised. \302\267 When temporarily absent from the home, the Licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise children, however the licensee stated they have low enrollment at this time. \302\267 A working telephone is present. \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed and tagged by the fire department and needle in the green. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the licensee during this inspection on 06/19/2025. \302\267 All hazardous items are inaccessible, this includes detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children are locked in the garage. \302\267 Storage of poisons are inaccessible to children and are locked in the garage. \302\267 Stairs are barricaded indoors on 06/19/2025. However, in the outdoor play area the LPA observed landscaping with 4 steps leading to a lower level play area, which were not barricaded. \302\267 The fireplace is properly screened on 06/19/2025. \302\267 No guns or weapons present as stated by the Licensee. Licensee Ara Lavelle, understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations. \302\267 Home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. \302\267 Clean, Safe and age-appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. \302\267 Outdoor play areas are fenced and/ or appropriate supervision is present. \302\267 Verification of control of property on file by grant deed. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid training on 05/28/2024; Cards expire on 05/2026; \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 12/06/2007 \302\267 Mandated reporter General: 05/29/2025; AB 1207 Child Care Expired: 05/2026 \302\267 Fire clearance: 10/01/2015 \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill: \302\267 There are bodies of water on today\342\200\231s date. No pools or spas observed on the property, however, the licensee Ara Lavelle has horses, dogs, cats, chickens and other animals, that require free access to water. All crates, cages, pens and corrals are fenced, gated and inaccessible to children unless accompanied by the licensee and staff. The Licensee Ara Lavelle, understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Children\342\200\231s files are complete on 06/19/2025. \302\267 Staff\342\200\231s files are complete on 06/19/2025. \302\267 A review of staff records on 06/19/2025 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. \302\267 Lead Testing conducted and approved: N/A, the licensee does not have well water. 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. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 Licensee Ara Lavelle, 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov The Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov LPA Susan Brewer, discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Ara Lavelle 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. The licensee stated they do not have infants enrolled at this time. LPA also informed licensee Ara Lavelle, 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . Deficiencies were Not issued on today\342\200\231s date No civil penalties were Not issued on today\342\200\231s date. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Ara Lavelle.