A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include: main house, yard and pool of main house, quest quarters and deck above day care. Facility operates in ADU/fenced yard. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limits areas. Licensee understands 100% supervision is required in unfenced areas.

LPA observed interior and exterior of the facility was safe, in good repair, orderly, and free of hazards. LPA observed a working telephone, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys, furnishings, and equipment available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed licensee and staff in compliance with physical plant and personal rights regulations.Licensee stated there are no firearms on the premises. Licensee understands that if there are any poisons in the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. LPA observed pool on the property is fully enclosed with wrought iron fencing that is at least 5 foot high, and has an outward swinging gate with a self-latching device.

LPA observed facility in compliance with record keeping. LPA observed all required postings were posted and visible to authorized representatives. LPA verified children's roster and fire drill log; the last fire drill was conducted 04/2024. LPA reviewed records of children’s files and staff files of licensee and assistants, all which contained the required documentation. Licensee has current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 09/2025. Licensee has current Mandated Reporter Training, which expires 09/2026. Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's’ must be completed every two years.

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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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.

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The licensee, Teri Peters, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

No Title 22 deficiencies were cited based on today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Teri Peters. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.