LPAs toured the home inside and outside. Census was taken and there six daycare children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the master room, family room, bathroom are used for providing care and accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible to children by use of plastic doorknob cover and children safety gate. There are two fireplaces located in the two off limited living rooms which daycare children did not have access to the off limited living rooms. Licensee stated that there are no firearms in the home. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are inaccessible.

This is a single-story home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months.

Safe toys and play equipment were observed and are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Licensee stated that there is no animal in the home. The outdoor play area in the backyard is accessible to the children and is fenced and there are no hazards to children present.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

LPAs reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training was completed on 01/19/2022. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 01/2024. Assistant (Staff #2) Mandated Reporter training was completed on 01/08/2023. Assistant (Staff #3) Mandated Reporter training was completed on 04/22/202. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

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.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.