Pre-licensing visit·October 4, 2022

Prior to today's inspection, LPA telephoned call applicant and conducted the COVID-19 Emergency Response Tele-Inspection Screening Process. On October 4, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Mary Juarez for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her Mother, and one minor child 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 or exemption. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: This is a two story, five bedrooms and two bathrooms home and downstairs area will be off-limits to the day-care children. There is a gate at the top of the stairs making downstairs area inaccessible. Care and supervision will be provided in the living room, dining room, bedroom #1 and hallway bathroom. The home has a downstairs living space that is made inaccessible by a child proof safety gate. There is a fireplace in the living room that applicant states it will not be used during day-care hours. LPA observed children size furniture, safe toys, and books for the children. LPA observed three high chairs and a diaper changing table. Children will nap in bedroom #1 on cots. Infants will nap in play yards. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. LPA provided applicant with Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout. Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place. (Continued on LIC809-C): 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 February 5, 2024. Preventative Health and Safety with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on February 4, 2022. Knives are stored inside the kitchen pantry. Medications are stored inside a hallway closet inside a top shelf. Cleaning compounds are stored inside the kitchen pantry and inside a cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink. The kitchen is made inaccessible by the use of a child proof safety gate. 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 dog that is kept indoors inaccessible to the day care children. There are two dogs that are kept outdoors inside a fenced area inaccessible to the day care children. There is a fish inside a one gallon bowl in a bedroom inaccessible 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 kept inside a locked shed that is located in the backyard. 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. (Continued on LIC809-C): Fenced backyard has a designated fence area for the day care children. LPA observed swings and rubber mulch for cushion, a toddler slide and safe toys. There is a tree house that has no access; the ladder has been stored in an inaccessible area to the day care children. Applicant states that she will walk the children through the main entrance of the home, through the unfenced front yard, to the side run of the home and into the, to the designated gated play area. Applicant understands that she must have 100% visual supervision of the day care children when in an unfenced, outdoor area. SB 792 immunizations verified and on file. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on January 19, 2022. LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. 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. 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. Applicant 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 6:00 AM to 6:00 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. (Continued on LIC809-C): Applicant is advised the following items must be corrected and documentation be sent to Fresno CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw. Applicant will make the hallway bathroom accessible to the day care children. LPA observed a child proof safety gate that barricades the way to the children's bathroom. 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.