The following was observed: Childcare area was clean and orderly with a variety of age appropriate toys, books, and games for the children. Furniture and playthings inspected are new and in good condition. Living Room had a large area rug/rubber mats on the play area surface. The children’s cots and nap supplies were stored in the closet. Baskets and hangers had been added to the facility playroom 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 kitchenette and bathroom #1 had child safety locks installed. Bathroom #1 was in operating condition with adequate supplies. The home 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 under 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 front door area. 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.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.

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.

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.