This is a single-story house with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/dining area, living room, laundry room, family room and attached garage. There is an attached room in the rear of the house which is being used for the Child Care. There is a kitchen, 1 bathroom, dining area, playroom and the backyard used for Child Care Activities. Per Licensee the entire front side of the house, behind the fence and the left side of the backyard is off-limits.

The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children, LPA observed all items are made inaccessible to children during the time of this inspection. LPA observed age appropriate safe toys and napping equipment on the premises. Per licensee children nap in the living room. LPA observed all electrical outlets made inaccessible to children with safety covers. Per licensee, there is one firearm on the premises that is locked in the safe and ammunition is in a locked container in the closet. LPA did not observe a swimming pool or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observe in the backyard which is clean and neat.

Per licensee transportation is being provided for children. LPA observe licensee valid California driver license with the expiration date of 08-09-2022, vehicle insurance with expiration date 09-21-2022 and vehicle registration with the expiration date of 05-14-2022.

LPA reviewed (3) children’s records, (2) staff’s record, LPA reviewed the childcare facility roster and the fire drills, earthquake drills log and documentation for both. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per licensee, the facility is not currently providing IMS. LPA informed licensee to refer to IMS information in the Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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.

The following information was discussed with the licensee:

· Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files.

· Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation for both. The last fire/earthquake drill was completed 03/09/2022, LPA advised licensee to conduct a disaster drill every six months.

· Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter was discussed.

· Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know and review updates/regulations and forms online at www.ccld.ca.gov as well as anyone who assists in providing care.

· The licensing department must have the facility’s phone number. If the phone number is changed, the licensing department must be notified.

· Licensee is aware that all adults 18 years and older living in the home or visiting for extended periods of time should have criminal background clearances. Failure to comply will result in Civil Penalty assessments.

· AB 290 - for each new license issued, at least one director or teacher at a childcare center or family childcare home shall have at least one hour of childhood nutrition training.

· Senate Bill AB 2231 Civil Penalty Amount Changes. Changes Effective 7/1/2017.

· Each report (documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit. **In addition; A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months.

· The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care.

· Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100.00 civil penalty

· Licensee is made aware that Title 22 Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present.

**§1597.622 Employees or volunteers at family day care home; immunization requirements; records; exemptions (a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

· **Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements

· State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category.

· Safe Sleep in Child Care: Resources can be found on our website at http://www.cdss.ga.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing/Public-Information-and-Resources/Safe-Sleep

· Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600.

· Licensee advised visit www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information.

· Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov. Click on “Receive Important Updates” located in the right middle part of the page, immediately above the Quick links. Put your email address and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click “subscribe”.

The following deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Please refer to LIC809D for documentation of deficiencies cited: NONE

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee TINA,ROMERO.