Routine inspection·April 3, 2025

On 04/03/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Stevens conducted an unannounced Annual/ Required inspection and met with the Licensee, Laurissa Kammerer. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by the Licensee. The Licensee and 3 day care children were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a single story 3-bedroom 3-bathroom home. The following areas used for childcare: day care room and attached bathroom and fenced front yard. The off-limit areas: Living room, kitchen, all 3 bedrooms, bathroom attached to master bedroom, hallway bathroom, side yard, backyard, and garage. The bedrooms are made inaccessible using doorknob covers, locks and safety gates to separate the off-limit areas from the day care area. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7AM-5PM. There are bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a Jacuzzi in the backyard that is locked and secured with latch and cover. LPA observed an above ground swimming pool located in the backyard with a mesh fence that measures above five feet and has a self-latching gate that swings away from the pool, is self-closing and has a self-latching device per regulation CCR 102417(g)(5)(A) . There is an approved waiver for the bodies of water that allows the licensee’s master bedroom window to have direct access to the body of water. The master bedroom window has an additional lock that does not have more than a four inch opening. The master bedroom door is off limits by a locked door and a child proof gate. The children do not have access to the main house where the master bedroom is located. The licensee stated there are no firearms or weapons in the home. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were observed inaccessible to children during this inspection. The Licensee has available toys, play equipment and materials. Licensee states children use fenced front yard for outdoor play. Licensee was reminded that continuous supervision is to be provided to children during outdoor activities. Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire in 09/2025. Licensee has required immunization. Mandated Reporter Training expires on 08/2026. The facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 10/01/2024. A sample of children's records were reviewed and found complete. 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. LPAS 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. LPAS 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. LPA discussed Incidental Medical Services with licensee and will discuss at a later date when there are children enrolled. 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) or (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 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. No deficiencies were cited during the time of inspection. Exit interview conducted with Laurissa Kammerer, copy of report and appeal rights were provided. Notice of site visit must be posted for 30 days.