This is a single-story house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, laundry room and garage. There is another unit in the property with a separate address and all adults finger print cleared. Family members residing in the home include two adults (Applicant and her husband) and 2 minor children.

The facility will operate Monday through Friday from 5AM to 6PM with a license capacity of 8 children. LPA went over the childcare ratios for a small family home with applicant and provided applicant with a copy.

Main Care Area: Main care will be provided in the family room. Children will nap and eat in the day care room. Per applicant she will most likely apply for a food program. The day care children will utilize the bathroom in the hallway in the right-hand side. Children will not use the backyard for outdoor play at this time but will in the future. LPA observed day care area to be clean and orderly, central air and heating, age-appropriate toys and play equipment.

Off-Limit Areas: Bedrooms 1-3, bathroom #2, kitchen, dining area, laundry area, garage and backyard are off limits to the day care children. LPA observed door safety knobs in the bedrooms, making the inaccessible to children and also child safety gates installed in the dining area and hallway.

Bathroom: LPA observed a clean, safe and operable toilet and faucet. LPA reminded applicant the children's bathroom must be free of shampoos, mouthwash, medication, perfumes, razor, air freshener, nail polish and polish remover.

Backyard/Outdoor areas: LPA toured the backyard and observed it to be all fenced in. The backyard will be off-limits. There are 3 dogs, 3 horses and other farm animals in the property. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises.

Fireplace: There is a fireplace in the playroom that was observed to be properly barricaded and screened.

Fire/Health/Safety: LPA observe a fully charge 3A40BC fire extinguisher during the inspection located in the playroom. LPA observed a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. The First Aid kit is located in the play room and was observed complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. Electrical outlets are inaccessible to children. Per LPA’s observations, there were no hanging window blind cords. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. Applicant was informed smoking is prohibited, applicant stated no one smokes in the home, LPA discussed Health Section 1596.846(b) and (c)–102417 (g)(10) and provided applicant with a visual copy of prohibited items. LPA did not observe prohibited items during the inspection. Applicant was informed their cell phone shall be available and charged at all times during daycare hours. Per licensee, the are no firearms in the home and no one smokes in the home.

Kitchen: LPA observed the kitchen area to be free of hazards. Applicant safety latched the kitchen drawers and kitchen cabinets, there is also a child safety gate located in the entrance of the dining area which gives access to the kitchen. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items are stored in a latched upper kitchen cabinet inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the refrigerator and freezer to be clean. LPA discuss with applicant food shall be properly stored or refrigerated in container that are labeled with child’s name when supplied by parent. Applicant do not have a food program at this time but will be joining a food program in the future.

Advisory/Other: Applicant First Aid/CPR are current. Preventative Health & Safety training is completed. Children will nap on cots and mats in the daycare area. Applicant aware no infant shall be swaddled, and car seat shall not be used for sleeping. Applicant is aware to supervise infants while they are sleeping by physically checking every 15 minutes and documenting the infant’s status. Applicant should refer to regulation 102425(J) for documentation requirement. If the infant’s Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] does not have Section C completed, the provider shall return the infant to their back for sleeping.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant, including Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant 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.

Applicant 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.

Applicant was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 days of incident to the department. Applicant was informed all suspected Child Abuse should be reported to the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The above incident should be reported on the form LIC624B per the regulation. The form should be email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov

Incidental Medical Services (IMS): IMS policy was discussed, informing applicant when any IMS is provided, a plan for providing IMS must be submitted to the Department prior to providing care to a child that need IMS. The plan shall state the type of IMS the facility will be offering, stating the person providing care has been trained to provide the named IMS. The plan will also provide the steps that will be taken when IMS is provided to a child.

The following information regarding ADA was discuss and the following information 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Based on LPA's observations, the facility is now in compliance with Tittle 22 Regulations and is ready for licensure effective 12/06/2023

Exit interview conducted copy of this report was provided to applicants along with notice of site visit.