This is a two-story family home with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, loft and living room. There is a body of water on the premises. Main care is provided in the living room and bathroom located in the living room area. Children have access to the backyard. Per licensee, 100% supervision is provided at all times. Off limit areas include the entire upstairs, kitchen, and garage. The kitchen knives are stored in the garage. Cleaning compounds are stored away under the kitchen sink which is inaccessible to children.

The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation. Facility roster is complete and maintained current. Fire/earthquake drills are also current. A sample of children's records were reviewed as well as staff records. Mandated Reporter certificates have been observed completed for Licensee and assistant.

Children play in the backyard. LPA observed toys, bikes, and activities for the children. There is also a concrete area for active play. LPA observed play equipment and other age-appropriate toys both inside and outside of the home. There are no pets at the facility. There is a pool on the premises gated as specified by regulations. LPA observed key lock on gate and self-closing mechanism that is operable.

Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility currently. The LPA did not observe any weapons. Several cots are provided for napping equipment. The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC), smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable condition.

The required posted documents were posted and located in the childcare room: Notification of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148).

The following was discussed with the licensee:

Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed; The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care.

The licensee was informed that all adults living in or having access to the home, or are employees are required to have fingerprint clearances with Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Central Index prior to having contact or working with children. If this is not adhered to, a Civil Penalty of up to $500, per non-cleared adult will be assessed immediately. Please advise your analyst of any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than one week. The licensee was advised to utilize the Request for Live scan Service LIC9163 to have adults fingerprinted and associated to the home.

The licensee was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department.

Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "child care" room; Room additions to the family child care home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition or construction.

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. 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

Lead Flyer Requirement Health and Safety Code 1596.7996 mandated that effective January 1, 2019, CCC's and FCCH's are required to provide parents and guardians of children enrolling or reenrolling in care with written information on the risks and effects of lead exposure, blood lead testing requirements and recommendations, and options for locations of affordable blood lead tests as specified.

The licensee was advised it is her responsibility to visit the department's website to access licensing forms, Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs): www.ccld.ca.gov

No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.