The facility operates Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00pm, Saturday 6:00am to 2:30pm. Required postings were visible, and the last fire/disaster drill was on 1/14/2025 The licensee was reminded of the six-month drill and documentation requirement.

Licensee, Assistant Jimmy Fernandez and one pre-schooler, meeting capacity and ratio requirements. The licensee was reminded of supervision, reporting obligations, and that children’s rights cannot be waived.

All adults 18 and older associated with the facility, including residents and volunteers, have fingerprint clearances.

Licensee 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 Childcare 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.

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LPA toured the facility, indoor off-limit areas include master bedroom, master bathroom, attached garage and 2 other bedrooms.Outdoor Off limit areas include storage building and all area outside of fenced in area for children.

Observations included a fully charged 3A-40B-C fire extinguisher, last serviced 9/4/2025, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a working telephone. The home was clean, well-ventilated, and stocked with safe, age-appropriate toys. . All poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines were stored out of children’s reach. There is a gas fireplace in the living room that is barricaded safe for children

The fenced backyard contained age-appropriate, well-maintained equipment, including a play kitchen, sandbox, and play table. No bodies of water observed.

Smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are prohibited in the daycare. The licensee confirmed no guns or ammunition are in the home. The licensee was reminded to notify licensing before making any changes to the house or yard.

Licensee’s CPR/First Aid certification expires on 10/25/2026. The preventive health certification is on file, and mandated reporter training expires on 9/14/2025. Assistant Jimmy Fernandez CPR/First Aid certification expires on 10/25/26. Preventative health certification is on file, and mandated reporter training expires 9/5/26.LPA reminded the licensee of the two-year renewal requirement.

The facility roster and five children’s files were reviewed, confirming all required forms were complete. Licensee provided proof of certificate of liability Insurance that includes coverage for up to 14 children in care at one time that expires 5/23/2025.

Children showing signs of illness must be separated from others until the parent or guardian arrives.

The licensee does not transport children but was reminded that should she decide to transport that a valid driver’s license is required to transport children. LPA also reminded the licensee that children cannot be left unattended in vehicles and that car seats and booster seats must be available for safe transportation

Safe Sleep Information was provided and licensee was reminded that an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) is a required for each infant up to 12 months old, with nap checks documented until age two. Cribs and play yards must be free of loose items, bumper pads, and hanging objects and mattresses must be firm, properly fitted, and have fitted sheets.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 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.