Pre-licensing visit·April 30, 2025

On 04/30/2025 at 1:29PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Dana Santiago and Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes arrived at the home for an announced prelicensing, change of location, inspection. LPAs met with Ana Castro. Present during the inspection was applicant, living in the home is the applicant and no other adults. No day care children were present today. Applicant stated the operating hours are 8:00AM-5:00PM, Monday to Friday. LPAs toured the home with the applicant. The home is a two (2) story house, which consists of the living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry area, backyard, outdoor storage (in backyard area), and driveway. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The on-limit areas : include the living room, dining room, bedroom 1, bathroom 1, driveway (to access backyard area), backyard, and outside bathroom (in backyard area). The off-limit areas: include the 2nd floor (applicant's bedroom: bedroom 2), laundry area, kitchen, hallway closet, storage area (outside backyard area), and closet in bedroom 1. These areas are made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, safety gates, and 100% visual supervision. The isolation area will be the bedroom 1 (nap room), away from other children in care. The outdoor play area is the fenced backyard where 100% visual supervision is required when in use by day care children. Access to the backyard area is through the front entrance through the driveway- which requires 100% supervision. See LIC809C for continuance--------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is an ample supply of age appropriate toys and activities accessible to children, and LPAs observed that they are in good condition. There is a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working dual carbon monoxide/smoke detector, telephone and fully stocked first aid kit. The fireplace is blocked, applicant states that they don't use it. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water, hazardous items or toxins accessible to children today. Per the applicant, there are no firearms or ammunition in the home. Per the applicant there is one pet cat- which applicant states is in OFF limit area. Applicant has current CPR and first aid certificates as well as required mandated reporter training. 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. On this date, 04/30/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s 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. LPAs 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-andresources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPAs 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. See LIC809C for continuance---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applicant owns the home and provided proof of control of property. The capacity for the license will be listed as 14 children. Fire clearance was granted on 4/14/2025. 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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 . Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. Exit interview was conducted with applicant Ana Castro, report was reviewed and given to applicant. LPAs recommend applicant for licensure as of 4/30/2025.