· Off-limit areas include: LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN, ALL UPSTAIRS ROOMS & GARAGE

· The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios YES

· A working telephone is present and the current number is on file CELL PHONE ONLY

· Appropriate fire extinguisher & smoke detector (HALLWAY) and carbon monoxide detector (KITCHEN) present and were NOT tested by the Licensee during this inspection DUE TO CHILDREN SLEEPING.

· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children YES

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children YES

· Toxins are locked YES

· Weapons are not present according to Title 22. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

· Stairs are barricaded YES

· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys YES

· Current roster on file YES

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 1/04/22

· No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.

· Verification of control of property on file MORTGAGE STMT ON FILE

· Children’s records are complete YES

· Employee’s records are complete YES

· Mandated Reporter Training completed/expired on JG EXP 10/12/22

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expire on JG EXP 9/29/22

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on JG - 10/07/20

The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov

Licensee JANITHA GALLAGE] 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.

Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov, and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee JANITHA GALLAGE. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.