Pre-licensing visit·March 25, 2025

On 03/25/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lauren Scott and Deborah Khashe met with Applicant, Denise Bridges, for the purpose of conducting a change of location inspection. Applicant is requesting a change of location from previous facility (# 54500341 ) to current location. Applicant's tentative operating hours are Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. LPAs and Licensee toured the entire home inside and outside. The facility is a one story home that consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Property also consists of a detached garage with additional unit that has one bedroom and one bathroom. There is a pond and seasonal creek beyond the licensee's fencing. All fencing meets title 22 regulations (5 foot fencing that is not able to be climbed and does not contain any gaps). Licensee understands that 100% supervision is required when children play in any unfenced areas. Off limit areas include the master bedroom/ bathroom, laundry room, detached garage/ storage area/ additional unit, pump house and chicken coop. Licensee acknowledged that children are never allowed in the off limit areas. Off limit areas will remain inaccessible by closed/ locked doors. Licensee understands that if any structural changes are made to the home; licensing must be notified prior to construction. Licensee understands that if they want to make any off-limit area an ON-limits area, they must notify licensing and LPA must do an inspection BEFORE children are allowed in the area. Licensee has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate that expires 01/2027 . Current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified and expires 12/2026 . LPA discussed new safe sleep regulations. Report Continues on LIC 809-C Fire extinguisher and first aid kit is located in the kitchen. Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be in operational order. Applicant stated there are weapons in the home. Weapons and ammunition are stored per Title 22 regulations. There is a fireplace in the home that is screened. Hazardous items and personal hygiene items are made inaccessible to children. Licensee currently does not have any children enrolled that require IMS. LPA discussed IMS services and the requirement to create a plan of operation. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 . Licensee understands that anyone living or working in the home, eighteen years of age or older must obtain fingerprint clearance PRIOR to living or working in the home. Licensee understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. Licensee 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. Licensee understands that children\342\200\231s records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to licensing for up to three years. This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the Licensee. Records, postings and reporting requirements were discussed. LIC311D was provided and discussed. Licensee was encouraged to visit the department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to family child care homes. Effective today 03/25/25, facility is approved for a Large Family Child Care License to serve 12 children (when there is an assistant present) with no more than 4 infants, or capacity of 14 children when 1 child is enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten or above and 1 child at least age 6 with a maximum of 3 infants. Without assistant, the ratios revert to those for small family childcare home.