Routine inspection·August 19, 2025

On 8/19/2025 at 3 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an Annual Random Visit. LPA met with Licensee Carolyn Harp and explained the purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection. Present on this visit were the Licensee's adult son and 1 preschool child. The home\342\200\231s operating days and hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA toured the home with the Licensee to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The home is a one-story home. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The On-Limit Areas are the Library Room (located next to the dining room) and the Day Care Room (adjacent to the entrance of the backyard) which is also used for Napping, Hallway Bathroom and the Backyard. The backyard play area is completely fenced. The Off Limit areas are the Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, all the three (3) Bedrooms and the Garage which will be inaccessible to children in care by closed and or locked doors and or a fence with visual supervision. There is a gate located at the kitchen and the dining room. The designated isolation area for a child who becomes ill while in care is the living room. There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present during today's inspection. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children, and it was observed that there are no toxins or hazardous items accessible today. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector and working telephone. The fireplace is screened to prevent access by children. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year. does not own the premises and maintain signed the forms LIC 282 AFFIDAVITS REGARDING LIABILITY INSURANCE. LPA observed a Pet Dog that are kept in one of the bedrooms and not allowed when Children are in care. The licensee's CPR and First Aid certificate expires on 9/7/2026. The licensee completed the Mandated Reporter General Training and Child Care Providers training online at https://mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee have records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded Licensee that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination. Facility rosters of children were reviewed. Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed, which included records of receipt for Parents' Rights Notice, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, LIC 9227, Sleep Log and Immunization. The licensee is in ratio today. Licensee stated that she does not transport children at this time. Licensee stated that she does transport children at this time. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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.ht m 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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, 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. 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/inspection-process . 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 There are no deficiencies cited on this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Licensee Carolyn Harp.