LPA confirmed with licensee hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and other hours as arranged. LPA also confirmed the family childcare home has a working telephone service, and Licensee confirmed the phone number is 831-801-8098.

LPA and licensee began the tour of the home inside and outside. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, dining room, living room, children’s playroom, and hallway bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of plastic door spinners.

There is a hot tub in the backyard with a hard cover top. Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

The electric fireplace located in the living room and is made inaccessible by children’s cubbies and is not used during day care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Adequate supervision was being provided during this inspection. Capacity as specified on the license was being maintained.

The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to day care children. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. The licensee has 2 dogs that are inaccessible to the children. The licensee is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any action taken by pets. The licensee is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles and is aware car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

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The licensee has a current roster of the children. A sample of children’s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 04/2022. Licensee will provide LPA a copy with her current Mandated Reporter Training renewal certificate. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 02/2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles.

All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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.

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Kimberley Florer. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

A copy of the evaluation report, Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.