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32 | There were ample age-appropriate toys observed, all safe and in good condition. The day care area and bathroom were neat and clean, with adequate heating and ventilation to ensure safety and comfort. A fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher is next to the dining room area. The facility has a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector, which was tested during the inspection and found to be operational. A working telephone and a fully stocked first aid kit were also available. There is a fireplace in the living room (day care area) and is barricaded by a large cabinet. Licensee owns the home and does not carry liability insurance for the day care. LPA did not observe any bodies of water, hazardous materials, or toxins accessible to children on the premises during the inspection. According to the licensee, there are no firearms in the home.
Disaster drills were last conducted on March 6, 2026. All required licensing documents are posted and visible for public review. Licensee and all adults living in the home are following immunization laws which pertain to day care providers. Children’s files were reviewed and found to be complete and in good order. The facility roster was also reviewed, and a copy was obtained.
The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current and expires on November 30, 2027. Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires on February 25, 2028. Licensee’s assistant is not Pediatric CPR/1st Aid certified, however Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires on April 17, 2027. LPA reminded the licensee that both Mandated Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid must be renewed every two years. LPA also reminded the licensee that baby bouncers and drop-down cribs are not permitted in family child care homes.
Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.
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.
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