LPA toured the home inside and outside. This is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with living room, kitchen, dining room, atrium, laundry room, attached garage, front yard and back yard. LPA observed no day care activities conducted in the garage.

The areas that are accessible to children: Bedroom #4 with closet area (classroom area) bathroom #3, front yard and back yard areas. LPA observed age appropriate toys, learning materials and activities indoors and outdoors.

The areas that are off limits to children: Living room, dining area, kitchen, bedrooms #1, #2, #3, bathroom #1, #2, atrium and attached garage. The swimming pool is also off limits. LPA observed the swimming pool gate is at least 5ft and the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The gate swings away from the pool that self closes and has a self-latching device.

No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children.

There is a full charged fire extinguisher located near bedroom #4.The facility has a working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector, inside the home. LPA observed a first aid kit. The facility has adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed a fire place in the living room inaccessible to children. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (310) 714-1226.

Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 8/3/2022.. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 3/17/2024. A review of records indicates that Licensee have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

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. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Licensee 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.

Licensee is not currently caring for infants. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to the Licensee. This report shall me made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days.