OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Garage, Entire 2nd floor, and both sides of backyard

The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios.

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

· Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.

· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children.

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children.

· Toxins are locked.

· Weapons are present/stored according to Title 22 Regulations. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

· Stairs are properly barricaded.

· Verification of control of property is on file.

· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights posters are posted.

· Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires on 06/05/2025

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 09/27/2025 (not EMSA)

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 10/03/2021

· No bodies of water are present 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.

· Clean, safe and age-appropriate toys were observed at the time of the visit.

· Current roster is on file.

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Last drill was conducted on 12/03/2024

· Children’s records are complete.

· Employee’s records are complete.

· 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

· Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 12/19/2024 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 your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

- 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 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)/ (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

- 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.

- Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at:

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Stephanie Rojas.