A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include: third floor, main level, garage, laundry room. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limit areas. The facility operates the child care on the bottom floor of the home and utilizes the backyard. LPA observed home was safe, orderly, and free of hazards. LPA observed furniture and equipment were in good repair and there were a variety of age-appropriate toys and materials available to children. LPA observed a working telephone, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed stairs within the home are barricaded. LPA observed a hot tub on the premises which is drained, covered by a hard top cover that is in good repair, and is locked to meet regulation. Licensee stated there are no firearms on the premises. Licensee stated there are no poisons in the home. 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 all required postings, a children's roster and fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted 08/2024. LPA reviewed records of children’s files, all which contained the required licensing documentation. LPA reviewed staff files for Licensee and assistant. Licensee and assistant files were complete with the required licensing documentation. LPA verified current Mandated Reporter Training was completed for both licensee and assisant, which expires in 2026. LPA verified that Licensee has current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training, which expires 08/2026. Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's’ must be completed every two years.

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 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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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.

The licensee, Kimberly Buckmaster, 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.