Facility-requested visit·June 2, 2025

On Monday, June 2, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Sutter met with Licensee, Karen Petty, for the purpose of an unannounced Case Management inspection. The purpose of the inspection is to place the license back on active status. Licensee\342\200\231s tenant was also present. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A health and safety evaluation was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limit areas include: family room, all bedrooms, and cottage. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. LPA observed a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and a full 2A10BC fire extinguisher. The licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. The backyard is fenced. LPA observed a fireplace barricaded according to regulation. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid card has an expiration date of 5/2026 and mandated reporter training certificate have expiration date of 9/2026. LPA verified that the annual fees are current. 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. 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. Based on the inspection, no citations have been issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Karen Petty