Routine inspection·August 16, 2021

On 8/16/2021 at 11:25am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Chavez conducted an Annual Random inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to this visit. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary dated 8/16/2021 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances. Currently two adults reside in the home. The home and grounds were toured, and the licensee was operating within the licensed capacity. No children were observed in parked cars. The licensee's days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 6:30am-5:30pm. There is a working telephone in the home. The facility floor plan & yard sketch were verified. The home is clean and orderly, with ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed the plate covers to the fireplace in place. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors in the home meet the standards required. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children are stored and inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in the garage. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home, and none were observed during today's inspection. A review of children's records found them to contain emergency information as required. The licensee understands that any child showing signs of illness shall be separated from other children. The licensee has not renewed the Mandated Reporter Training as required. The licensee's CPR and First Aid expire 4/2023. The licensee's immunization's are on file. Report Continued: See LIC809-C The children use the backyard as their outdoor play area. The outdoor play area is completely fenced in. LPA observed an older model swing set that is not anchored to the ground, the gate leading into the side of the home and the mesh which surround the heating and air conditioning unit in need of repair. There is a large swing/climbing/slide structure that has been added to the outdoor playground. The licensee agrees to maintain the climbing structure in good repair and only allow children within the age range requirements. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed in or around the property. This report was reviewed and discussed with the Licensee. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit. The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were cited: see LIC 9099D.