The following was observed: Childcare area was clean and orderly with a variety of age appropriate wooden toys, books, and games for the children. Furniture and playthings inspected are new and in good condition. The childcare room, located in the living room, had a large area rug and padded sitting area. The children’s cribs/mats and nap supplies were stored in the napping room closet. Baskets and hangers had been added to the facility hallway for storage of children’s belongings. Playroom had child size table and several chairs for meals and activities. Per applicant, children will be served meals in the playroom. Accessible cabinets and drawers in the kitchen and bathroom 1 had child safety locks installed. Bathroom 1 was in operating condition with adequate supplies. Apartment had many windows for ventilation and lighting. LPA observed all accessible electrical outlets, trash bins had been properly covered. Detergents and cleaning supplies were made inaccessible, stored above the kitchen sink. Facility has functioning cell phone, smoke/ carbon monoxide detector combo and fire extinguishers (2A:10:BC). Per applicant, there are no pets in the home. Per applicant, there are no guns or weapons in the home. Bedrooms were free of hazards or dangerous conditions. Isolation area for an ill child will be in the kitchen.

Applicant was informed that the Department must be notified that prior to use of any off-limits areas. Licensing forms and posting requirements were reviewed with the applicant. LPA discussed licensing regulations and the capacity requirements. Any children under 10 years of age will be counted in the capacity.

Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

The applicant provided proof of control of property. Because the applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant 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.

On this date, 06/28/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Licensure approved for Large FCCH upon Fire Clearance.