Routine inspection (3-year)·June 30, 2025

On June 30, 2025, at 9:23 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Alvarez conducted an unannounced 3 year required annual inspection. LPA met with licensee Kimberly Beaty and discussed the nature and purpose of the inspection. Together both licensee and LPA conducted a tour of the home inside and outside. There were 8 children in care and an assistant at the time of the inspection. The family childcare home (FCHH) is described as 4 bedroom & 2 bathrooms home. The licensee uses the family room, dining room, kitchen, 1 restroom, and backyard for childcare. LPA observed that the licensee stores their personal medication and knifes in the kitchen in a high cabinet not accessible to child. The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort. There are age-appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible to children. The licensee stated the cleaning products are stored in the garage, which is inaccessible to children, LPA observed the door to be locked. There are no bodies of water in the home. The backyard is enclosed by a fence. LPA observed a shed in the backyard, it was properly secured with a lock. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and structures in the backyard readily accessible to children in care and enough shade to provide children\342\200\231s comfort. Required licensing forms are predominantly posted at the entrance of the kitchen. LPA observed a smoke/ carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. The detector was tested at 9:58AM and were found to be operable, licensee is reminded to check the detectors to ensure they have operational batteries . The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was serviced on 12/4/2024. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The Licensee informed LPA no firearms or ammunition are stored on site. Continued on 809-C LPA reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete, and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records; However, the review of the 3 infants present records, there was not a 15-minute sleeping check log present for none of the infants, LPA and licensee discussed reviewing and understanding infant safe sleep regulations prior to enrolling any infants in the FCCH. A review of the FCCH's fire drill log shows the last drill occurred on 2/19/25. The Licensee's records were reviewed, Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 11/14/25. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training is active and will expire on 3/3/27. The assistant file was reviewed and found to be complete, present pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 11/14/25 and their Mandated Reporter training is active and will expire on 3/3/27. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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. 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. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California Continued on 809-C During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. 1 Type A citation was given during today\342\200\231s inspection . Appeals rights were provided to licensee Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Kimbery Beaty.