Pre-licensing visit·September 15, 2021

Prior to today's inspection, LPA telephoned call applicant and conducted the COVID-19 Emergency Response Tele-Inspection Screening Process. On September 15, 2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Spanish-speaking Applicant, Ana Ramirez for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, her adult daughter and two minor children reside in the home. Background clearances are discussed and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: This is a single story, four bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom #2 and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by use of plastic door knob covers or chain locks. There is no fireplace in the home. LPA observed a flat screen television on a television stand in the living room. Children will nap in living room or in bedroom #2 on mats. Infants will nap in play yards. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. Facility has a 3A40BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place. Applicant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through Pediatric Plus with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on December 19, 2022. (Continued on LIC809-C): Preventative Health and Safety class was completed on April 6, 2021. Knives are stored inside the cabinets that are located above the refrigerator. Applicant states that she only uses two knives that are kept in a kitchen drawer that is made inaccessible by the use of a child proof safety lock. Medications are stored inside a top kitchen cabinet. Cleaning compounds are stored in the garage that is made inaccessible by the use of a chain lock. Advised applicant fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example. Applicant is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present. There are no bodies of water in the home or premises. There is a small dog that is kept indoors and accessible to the day care children. There are two dogs that will be kept in the backyard in a fenced area accessible to the day care children. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets. Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises. Poisons are stored in the garage on a top shelf. Applicant is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a) . Applicant is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Applicant states the home is smoke-free. Applicant states she will be transporting day care children. Applicant understands that she must have proper car restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children. Fenced backyard has a fenced designated play area for the day care children. SB 792 immunizations verified and on file. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on December 10, 2020. LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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. (Continued on LIC809-C): Required postings, forms packet, which included Parent Notification Requirement and LIC9224 were provided and discussed in detail. Applicant is advised that she may access CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov for additional forms and licensing updates. She is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the regulations periodically. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided. LPA & applicant discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and applicant discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/ , click on \342\200\234information and resources\342\200\235 click \342\200\234Community Care Licensing\342\200\235 Click \342\200\234quarterly updates\342\200\235 click \342\200\234Child Care advocates program\342\200\235 and register to PIN. Applicant is advised the following items must be corrected and documentation be sent to CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw. Applicant will make the master bedroom inaccessible to the day care children. Applicant will store all poisons under key lock. Applicant will make inaccessible items such as old tires, a rake, pieces of wood and other potential hazardous items that are stored in the backyard. Pending verification of corrections of the above items and a final review of her application, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended.