LPA toured the home inside and outside. Census was taken and there are six daycare children present. Current facility sketch (LIC 999A) was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the living room, kitchen, and hallway restroom are used for providing childcare and accessible to the daycare children. LPA observed that the garage was converted into a daycare room and daycare children have access to the daycare room, and the backyard is now also accessible to the children in care. Licensee failed to report the changes of the garage conversation and the accessibility to the backyard to the Department; therefore, a deficiency of Type B was cited during today’s inspection. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible to the daycare children as all doors are covered with a plastic doorknob cover. There is no fireplace in the home. Licensee stated that there are no firearms in the home. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are inaccessible. LPA observed the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises.

This is a single level home and there are no stairs. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months. Safe toys and play equipment were observed and are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. There is an animal in the home. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

LPA discussed the Safe Sleep Regulations with Licensee 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 Licensee [or facility representative] 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.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training was completed on 07/09/2023. All other staff completed their Mandated Reporter training. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 07/2025. A review of records indicates that Licensee and her Assistants have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

(Continued on LIC809-C).

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.