· A working telephone is present and current phone number is on file.

· Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were all in working order.

· The fireplace is screened off and not accessible to children in care.

· Hazardous items and toxins were in an off-limit area of the home and inaccessible to daycare children.

· There is a gun in the home, which is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

· Verification of control of property is on file.

· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster were posted in the home.

· Mandated Reporter Training certificate for licensee & assistant were on file and up-to-date.

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card for licensee and assistant were updated and expire 09/2025.

· Bodies of water were observed on property. There is an in-ground pool in the backyard with a 5 foot gate which self-latches and self-closes towards the pool. 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, which are in compliance at this time. 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.

· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys were available to the daycare children.

· Roster was current and made available during today’s inspection.

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are also on file – Last drill was conducted on: 06/03/2023

· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov

· Children’s records were reviewed. LPA went over what needs to be in children's files.

· Resident and/or staff records reviewed indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.

· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

- Although licensee does not have any infants in care,LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep

-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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see 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.

- Licensee 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Blanca Santiago.

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