LPA observed the following: Childcare area was clean and orderly with a variety of age appropriate wooden toys, books and padded sitting area for the children. Furniture and playthings inspected are new and in good condition. Nap mats will be used in childcare area for rest time. Baskets had been added under the changing table for storage of children’s belongings. Infant changing table is located in the room. Playroom had one child size table and several chairs for meals and activities. Per applicant, children will be provided and served meals in the playroom. Accessible cabinets and drawers in the kitchen and bathroom had child safety locks installed. Bathroom was in operating condition with adequate supplies. Childcare area has 3 windows for ventilation and lighting which the opening is inaccessible to children. 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 is one pet dog and vaccination is in file.

Per applicant, there are no guns or weapons in the home. Playroom was free of hazards or dangerous conditions. Isolation area for an ill child will be in the Living Room. 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, 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.

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, licensee, or facility representative] 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.

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)/ (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 reviewed with [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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.

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