This is a 1 story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Per Licensee the following areas of the home with be utilized for the Family Child Care Home: Living Room, Dining room and Kitchen and Backyard. The off-limits of the home is 3 bedrooms, one Master bathroom and garage. There is a fireplace located in the living room which is inaccessible to children with a glass barrier locked.

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 are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe a swimming pool or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observe the backyard which is clean and neat.

Per licensee transportation is being provided for children at this time. Per Licensee meals and snack are provided for children.

LPA reviewed 5 children record and 2 Staff file, 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 12/21/2022, LPA advised licensee to conduct a disaster drill every six months.

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

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

. 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.

· On January 1, 2018 or before March 30, 2018, a person who, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the on-line mandated reporter training and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years. @www.mandatedreporterca.com

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

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

· Summary: This bill amends Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 1596.859, 1596.8595, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve the transparency of licensing records and to ensure that parents/guardians using a licensed child care facility are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children.