Areas accessible to children include- 2 rooms and bathroom located in the ADU.

LPA Rivera inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone and landline). For ventilation, LPA Rivera observed 2 mini split AC/heater units. LPA observed the furniture, children’s materials, to be in good condition and age appropriate. LPA did not observe a fireplace nor a wall heater. LPA observed 1 crib and 1 play pen and observed to be free from bumper pads, blankets, pillows and hanging items.

LPA Rivera observed cleaning compounds items, stored in the main premises underneath the kitchen sink, and observed a gate barrier between the kitchen and dining area, making it inaccessible for children to enter. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects stored inside the kitchen drawer with a childproof lock making it inaccessible for children to open.

For water drinking, assistant stated licensee provides filtered water, meals, and snacks. LPA informed assistant that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated.

LPA Rivera asked the if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. The licensee adult son stated has no pets, no poisons and no bodies of water, no firearms, and no weapons. LPA did not observe pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, nor bodies of water. The assistant was informed that if any poisons (ex; drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition/firing pins must be stored separately.

LPA Rivera observed licensee Adriana Gomez Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification dated 3/42023 and Health and Safety certification dated 2/16/2023, and licensee has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Licensee has completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training dated 2/27/2023. LPA observed assistant Stephanie American Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR dated 8/14/2024, child abuse mandated reporting certificate dated 8/24/2024 and proof of immunizations against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza.

10. Fire and safety drills must be performed every six (6) months and documented for review by the Department.

11. Smoking is prohibited in the family childcare home.

13. Immunization Requirement: H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The licensee and all adults working with children have proof of immunizations.

14. Inspection Authority: All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department’s right to inspection the home, which includes, but is not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation.

17. Liability Insurance was discussed; LPA advised licensee to review Title 22 Regulation 102417(m)(1) for additional information.

18. Dog(s) and/or pets are recommended to be isolated from children in care.

19. No, no infant walkers, no Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into this category is not permitted in the facility.

Assistant Stephanie 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with assistant Stephane and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed assistant Stephanie of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/.

Assistant Stephanie 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.

No deficiencies given during this inspection and approval for large license and ADU has been granted. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the assistant Stephanie Gallardo.