Pre-licensing visit·May 4, 2024

On May 4, 2024, at 08:00 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an announced Pre-licensing Inspection and met with applicant, Lidia Lemus . LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the applicant. There were no children present during this inspection. The facility was toured to conduct a health and safety inspection. The facility plans to operate between the hours of 7:30 AM-5:30 PM, Monday -Friday This two story townhouse consist of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and backyard, which is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The off-limits will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. There's a gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent children five years or younger access to the upper floor. LPA checked the cabinets in the kitchen, bathroom, on-limits and any other cabinets or drawers accessible to children in care. The Isolation area will be a section of the living room, away from other children in care. On-limit-areas are the: Kitchen, living room, downstairs bathroom by the front entry, and backyard. Off-limit-areas are : Entire second level of home, and shed on the left side yard. The outdoor play area is the fully fenced backyard and LPA observed that it is free from defects or dangerous conditions. There are ample age appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present in the on-limit areas during today's inspection. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA tested the smoke detector in the hallway and the carbon monoxide detector in the living room and found them to be functioning properly. The licensee showed me her first aid kit that she keeps on the hallway wall and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. There's a wall heater in the living that's blocked. The applicant in compliance with the immunization laws which pertains to all childcare providers. See 809-Continuation A copy of the rental agreement was reviewed and shows control of property. The applicant completed and received a certificate in mandated reporter training on 01/24/24 . Licensee's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 12/2025 . 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 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 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. See 809-C LPA informed the applicant that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the licensee to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . CPR/First Aid is also renewed every two years. Baby bouncers & drop-down cribs are not allowed at the day-care facility . Roster of the children must be properly maintained and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. The licensee is reminded any structural changes to the home or additions to the child care facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Lidia Lemus . This home is recommended for Licensure on 05/04/2024.