All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas. This is a two story home that consists of three bedrooms and three restrooms. Areas that the children will use include living room, kids play room, rear play room, one bathroom, and back yard. Off limit areas include, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, coffee area, laundry room, and front yard. Rooms are made inaccessible with a child lock and baby gates. The Applicant understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Individuals in the home have been discussed and noted.

Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness. LPA observed equipment, toys and age appropriate material for children in the main care areas. LPA observed operable telephone service via cell phone. Detergents and cleaning compounds that can pose a danger to children are made inaccessible, and are stored in the laundry room which is off limits to the children in care.

Medication and knives are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA did not observe hazardous items in the kitchen. The Licensee was advised that any poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible. Children will nap on cots or mats in the kids play room and living room.

Per Applicant, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises.

The Licensee states that she will provide food for children in care. LPA reminded Licensee that any food brought from the children’s homes shall be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee was reminded that they shall be present in the home and ensure children are supervised at all times. If Licensee temporarily leaves the home they must ensure a substitute adult with required training and documents supervise the children in their absence.

The Licensee has completed the required Health and Safety Training, Pediatric First Aid and CPR and Mandated Reporter Training. Applicant has proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and flu declination on file.

Licensee states that at this time they do not have any infants in cared at this time. LPA did observe a crib in the main play room area. LPA informed Licensee of the new Safe sleep regulations, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months and 15 minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months.

Outdoor play area is located in the backyard. LPA observed that the backyard is fenced and free of hazards. The outdoor play area has equipment, toys and age appropriate material for children. LPA did not observe any pool, spas or bodies of water on the premises.

Isolation area for sick children waiting to pick up by a parent will be located in the Kids play room, away from other children. Capacity and ratio regulations was discussed with Licensee during inspection.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

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

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Once licensed, the Licensee is required to adhere to the terms and limitation as stated on the license. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Alma Campos. A copy of this report and all other Licensing reports must be made available to the public for 3 years.