Pre-licensing visit·December 20, 2022

On 12/20/2022, Licensing Program Analyst Katy Maestas (LPA) met with Applicant Amanda Amato (A1) for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant Zachary Lindsey (A2) was unavailable for the visit but understands that he is co-applicant which requires the same responsibilities and requirements as A1. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the Family Childcare Home (FCCH). LPA provided the Entrance Checklist to A1. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance verified by LPA accessing Guardian. A1\342\200\231s tentative hours of care are Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM. A1 does not intend on providing overnight or weekend care. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside of the FCCH. A1 accompanied LPA for the entirety of the tour. The FCCH is a one-story house with a kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, 2 bedrooms, master bedroom and bathroom, and access to the garage with an additional bedroom off of the garage. LPA verified that toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA did not observe any stairs. The outdoor play area was toured which includes the backyard, side yards, and front yard. The front yard is in close proximity to a street and large ditch. The backyard is not entirely fenced and houses an OFF-limits shed area. For these reasons, A1 understands that 100% supervision is required for children in care to play outside. LPA did not observe any pool, spa nor water feature. A1 has 1 dog and 1 cat that reside inside and outside of the FCCH. The OFF-limits areas of the FCCH are the master bedroom and bathroom, bedroom 1, bedroom 3, garage, and shed area in the backyard. A1 understands that OFF-limits areas must remain inaccessible to children in care. A functioning smoke detector was observed and tested in the living room. A functioning carbon monoxide detector was observed and tested in the hallway. LPA observed cleaners stored in the OFF-limits garage behind a locked cabinet. LPA observed a fire extinguisher stored in the dining room, and a first aid kit was observed in the hallway closet. A1 stated there are no firearms or weapons in the home. LPA discussed Mandated Reporter Training with A1. Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their Mandated Reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Continued on 809-C This training requirement may be met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ . The training is currently provided in English and Spanish. A1 has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which will expire on 11/19/2024. A2 has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which will expire on 11/30/2024. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training was verified and expires on 01/22/2024 for both A1 and A2. Completion of Preventative Health and Safety training including nutrition and lead exposure was verified before the inspection. Proof of required immunizations for A1 and A2 was also verified before the inspection. LPA discussed the Safe Sleep Regulations with A1 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 A1 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. LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes for infants under 24 months. LPA provided a copy of the LIC 9227, Individual Sleeping Plan, to be completed for or infants under 12 months. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with A1. 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. Continued on 809-C A1 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 FCCH. 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. A1 understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, Licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. A1 understands that if an unusual incident occurs; Licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. A1 understands that if any structural changes are made to the FCCH; Licensing must be notified PRIOR to construction. A1 understands that if she wants to make any OFF-limits area an ON-limits area, she must notify Licensing and LPA must do an inspection BEFORE children are allowed in said area. A1 understands that children\342\200\231s and staff\342\200\231s records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to Licensing for up to 3 years. LPA reviewed with Licensee 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. A1 understands that fire drills must be conducted and documented once every six months. As of today, 12/20/2022, A1 and A2 are approved for a Small Family Child Care Home license for a capacity of 8 children with no more than 3 infants, or 4 infants only, or up to 8 children with no more than 2 infants, 1 child in Transitional Kindergarten or above and 1 child at least age 6. Infants are children under the age of 2.