The home is a single-story home which includes 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, a living room, a playroom, backyard and garage. Off-limits areas include: All 4 bedrooms, Master en suite bathroom, and garage. Applicant understands children may never enter off-limit areas.

A health and safety inspection was conducted on the interior and exterior of the home. Toxic and hazardous items, sharp knives, and medications are inaccessible to children. LPA observed a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed fireplace is properly barricaded to meet regulation. Licensee stated poisons in the home will be stored in the locked off limits garage. Licensee stated there are no weapons or bodies of water on the premises.

Licnesee has completed the required Preventative Health and Safety course with the Lead Poisoning Prevention training. Current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training was completed and expires 3/16/2026. Mandated Reporter Training was completed and expired 01/03/2024. Licensee stated they will complete Mandated Reporter Training as soon as possible. Licnesee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's’ must be completed every two years.

LPA discussed capacity and supervision with applicant. Licensee understands that if an unusual incident occurs, licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. LPA discussed Type A/B citations, open door policy, fire drills, children’s personal rights with the applicant. Applicant understands a current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children are no longer attending.

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, 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 Child Care 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.

Licensee provided proof of control of property.

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) or (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.

LPA reviewed with licensee, the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.

Although licensee is not currently caring for infants, 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-andresources/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.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Linda O'Connors. A notice of site visit was given to and must remain posted for 30 days.

Effective today, August 8th, 2024, this facility is approved for a Small Family Child Care Home license for a capacity of 6 children with no more than 3 infants, or 4 infants only, or up to 8 children with no more than 2 infants, 1 child in Transitional Kindergarten or above and 1 child at least age 6. Infants are children under the age of 2.