Routine inspection·June 17, 2025

On June 17, 2025 at 09:45 a.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Zirbes and Cha met with Licensee Paula Hall who guided analyst on a tour of the home for the Annual/Random inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed ten children in care (one infant, nine children over the age of two) with the Licensee, and two assistants (Staff 1 and Staff 2) providing supervision. One additional preschool child arrived during the inspection. Based on LPA observation, the child care was meeting the staffing/ratio requirements at the time of this inspection. According to the Licensee currently living in the home are the Licensee and Adult 1 (A1). All adults are associated and have eligible clearances. Current hours of operation are Monday to Friday 6:00am -5:30pm. Physical Plant: This is a single story house with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, daycare room, and backyard. Per Licensee the day care room, bedroom 2, bathroom 2 (located outside of bedroom 2), bathroom 3 (located in day care room), living room, dining room/kitchen and the backyard are utilized for the family child care activities. Per licensee off-limit areas of the home are the master bedroom, master bathroom, and bedroom 3 (utility room/laundry room). The off limit areas of the home were inaccessible via locked doors. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. During the inspection, LPA observed cleaning products were stored in the cabinet under the kitchen sink. The cabinet was equipped with a magnetic child safety lock. Per Licensee, zero medications are currently being provided to the child care children. Knives and sharp items were stored in a high inaccessible kitchen cabinet. During the inspection the carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector were tested. LPA heard a audible beep therefore was equipment was found to be in working order. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one A fireplace was in the living room, per Licensee the fireplace is not utilized and was inaccessible via a wooden insert. LPA did not observe baby bouncers/saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys on the premises. Per Licensee, there are zero firearms or weapons stored in the family child care. According to the documentation on the fire extinguishers located in the day care room and in the entranceway were last serviced in May 2025. Bathrooms (located in the preschool room and hallway): Toilet, sink, shower/tub were clean and operable. Outdoor: The outdoor activity space consists of on limit and off limit areas. The designated outdoor play area is located off the day care room. The outdoor activity space was enclosed by a chain link fence. The off limit area was inaccessible via a locked gate. LPA observed dramatic play houses, and multiple little tikes climbing structures, zero hazards were observed. Per Licensee, there is one dog on the property who interacts with the child care children. LPA reviewed seven child files, the Licensees file and two assistant files. Based on LPA review the child files were complete and contained all required information. Per LPA review of the staff files, Staff 1 (S1) mandated reporter training expired 7/23/2024, therefore one of three staff files reviewed did not complete the required two year mandated reporter renewal training as required. When asked about the mandated reporter training, S1 confirmed they did not complete the renewal training as required. A technical advisory notice was issued. During the inspection, LPA and Licensee discussed the requirement for Large Family Child Care homes to have single action door handles on exit doors. Based on LPA observation and conversation with the Licensee the home is meeting the requirements. Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Per LPA record review a disaster drill was completed in May 2025. Report continued on page three Report continued from page two The following was discussed with the licensee: 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 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-andresources/ 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. 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. 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/ . During the exit interview, the Licensee Paula Hall, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Report continued on page three Report continued from page three To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . As a result of this inspection, one technical advisory notice was 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 Paula Hall.