Pre-licensing visit·August 17, 2023

On 08/17/2023 at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an announced Pre-licensing Inspection and met with Applicant, Sheila Remolar, who has applied for a Small Family Child Care Home with a capacity of eight (8). Living in the home are applicant, applicant's spouse and applicant mother. Applicant, applicant's mother and applicant's mother's caregiver was present during the inspection. Days and hours of operation will be Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Applicant completed 8 hour Preventative Health & Safety training, Nutrition and Lead Poisoning training, 8 hour Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certificate that expires 06/2025, has documentation for Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza vaccine for the current flu season. Applicant and adults in the home has Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance and documentation for Tuberculosis (TB) clearance. Applicant has completed and submitted certificate for Mandated Reporter training which expires 08/2025. The applicant provided proof of control of property. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC 9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. LPA reminded applicant that when care for more than six and up to eight is provided, applicant must notify parents and provide parents form LIC 9150 - Parent Notification of Additional Children in Care. Applicant will use the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance form to inform parents they do not carry a day care insurance. Applicant has a working telephone in the home. This is a two story that comprises of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining room, upstairs Loft, Laundry Room, attached garage, and backyard. Areas on limits: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 1st Floor Bathroom, Center area of backyard. Applicant will be utilizing the living room as the main room for her day care area. Off-Limit Areas: 1st Floor Bedroom, 2nd Floor which includes 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, upstairs loft, attached garage, laundry, left and right area of backyard Isolation Area : Dining Room *CON'T ON PAGE 2* *PAGE 2* LPA toured the indoor space of the home. The home is sanitary and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are stairs in the home that are made inaccessible to children. LPA observed fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke, carbon monoxide detector. Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children. Door access to off limit areas are made inaccessible to children. LPA reminded applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family child care homes. Applicant states there are firearms and ammunition stored in the home and the firearm and ammunition is stored separately from one another. LPA observed a fish tank in the living room and two fish tanks in the upstairs loft which is an off limits area. LPA also observed 2 dogs in the home. Outdoor Space : LPA toured the outdoor area. LPA observed a fully fenced and safe backyard for children in care. LPA did not observe any bodies of water in the backyard. LPA observe a fire table that is currently not attached to any gas or propane tank. Children will be using the backyard and a park near the facility for outdoor activity. LPA discussed with applicant that there needs to be 100% supervision when children are outside of the facility. Applicant will not provide transportation for children and understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated nor any corporal punishment. Isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. Fire drills must be conducted once every six months and documented. A Family Child Care Home packet was provided to and reviewed with the Applicant. LPA discussed and reminded applicant day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Small Family Child Care Home with regards to ratios and that Licensee has to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours. 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. *CON'T ON PAGE 3* *PAGE 3* Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) 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 . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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, 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, 08/17/2023, 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. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. *CON'T ON PAGE 4* *PAGE 4 Website links for provider resources: Licensing forms, Title 22 regulations, can be obtained through the internet at www.cdss.ca.gov 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 platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. AS OF 08/17/2023, Facility is recommended for licensure for a small family child care home. Exit interview was conducted with Applicant, Sheila Remolar and signed the report acknowledging receipts of documents.