• This is a two story, four bedrooms and two bathrooms home and upstairs area will be off-limits to the day-care children. There is a gate at the bottom of the stairs making upstairs area inaccessible. Care and supervision will be provided in the living room, dining room (day care room), kitchen and downstairs bathroom. There are two bedrooms downstairs that are made inaccessible by the use of key locks.
• There is a fireplace in the living room that applicant states it will not be used during day-care hours.
• LPA observed children size furniture, safe toys and books for the children. Children will nap in the living on mats. Infants will nap in play yards. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times.
• Facility has 2A10BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place.
• Applicant’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through Pediatric Plus with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on March 27, 2023.

• Preventative Health and Safety class was completed on May 22, 2017.
• Knives are stored inside the kitchen pantry that is made inaccessible by the use a child proof safety lever lock. Medications are stored inside a top kitchen cabinet on a top shelf, other medications are stored in the master bedroom that is located upstairs. Cleaning compounds are stored inside the cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink and is made inaccessible by the use of a child proof safety lock.
• Advised applicant fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example.
• Applicant is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present.
• There are no bodies of water in the home or premises.
• There is a dog that is kept in a downstairs bedroom that is made inaccessible by the use of a key lock. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets.
• Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises. Poisons are locked in a shed that is located in the backyard.
• Applicant is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a).
• Applicant is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Applicant states the home is smoke-free.
• Applicant states she will not be transporting day care children. Applicant understands that she must have proper restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children.
• Fenced backyard has wooden play structure for the children in care, there are scooters, child size chairs and patio furniture.
• SB 792 immunizations verified and on file.
• Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on January 20, 2020.
• LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant.

• Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department.

LPA & applicant discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and applicant discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/, click on “information and resources” click “Community Care Licensing” Click “quarterly updates” click “Child Care advocates program” and register to PIN.