Pre-licensing visit·September 28, 2022

On Sept 28, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sidney Cortez conducted an inspection with applicant Katiha Higareda. The purpose of this inspection was to conduct an Announced Pre Licensing Inspection. Applicants plan to operate the facility Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 6:00pm. Present for this visit is the applicant. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The home is 1 story. The home consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room/play room area, dining room, kitchen, backyard There is no pool or any type of bodies of water in the home. Per applicant, there is no fire-arm in the house. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The OFF LIMIT AREAS is the 2 bedrooms, and kitchen. The ON LIMIT AREAS are the living room, bathroom, backyard. The I S OLATION AREA is the living room area. There are toys and learning materials in the activity room area .Hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children and it was observed that there would be no toxins or hazardous items accessible to children during today's inspection. The home has one fully charged fire extinguisher ( model 2A10BC ), and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kit, emergency supplies, and working telephone. The applicant\342\200\231s Health and Safety training is completed, and licensee\342\200\231s CPR and First Aid certificates are current and both certificates will expire on July 2024. Licensee has also has a certificate for the Lead Poisoning Training completed in Jan 18 2022. The applicant is in compliance with new immunization law. Applicant received a certificate in mandated reporter training on April 2022 which is valid for 2 years. A Property Owner/Landlord Notification of the property was given by the applicants. Licensee is reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, frequent visitors, or adults living in the home, that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident. Licensee was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter. All forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . LPA Cortez provided a copy of Safe Sleep-in child care brochure, a handout "What Does A Safe Sleep Environment Look Like," and a copy of the new California Car Seat Law Changes. The licensee was provided information regarding effects of Lead Exposure and testing requirements (Assembly Bill 2370). This home is recommended for licensing. This report shall remain on file for 3 years. Exit interview conducted with licensee.