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Inspection visit

Pre-licensing visit

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Prior to today's inspection, LPA telephoned call applicant and conducted the COVID-19 Emergency Response Tele-Inspection Screening Process. On October 21, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Elizabeth Silva for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, and five 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, three bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room, family room, kitchen/dining room and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by use of plastic door knob covers. There is a fireplace in the family 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. Children will nap in the family room on cots. Infants will nap in cribs. There is a flat screen television on top a television stand. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. LPA provided applicant with Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout. Facility has 2A10BC 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 American Red Cross and expires on August 27, 2024. (Continued on LIC809-C): Preventative Health and Safety with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on September 23, 2022. Knives and medications are stored inside top kitchen cabinets. Cleaning compounds are stored in the inaccessible garage on a top shelf. 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 are two dogs that are kept in bedrooms 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, ammunition or poisons in the home or premises. 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 cemented and sodded area for the children. LPA observed a basketball hoop and safe toys for the day care children. There is an metal shed where hazardous items are stored. SB 792 immunizations verified and on file. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on September 19, 2022. LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. (Continued on LIC809-C): 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 5:00 AM to 4:30 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 Fresno CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw. Applicant will repair or replace a wooden plank from the backyard fence that is broken. Applicant will remove or make inaccessible keep out of reach items that are stored inside the hallway bathroom cabinets. Applicant will lock the metal shed in where hazardous items are stored. The shed is located 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.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the October 21, 2022 inspection of SILVA, ELIZABETH FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of SILVA, ELIZABETH FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 21, 2022. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to SILVA, ELIZABETH FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 21, 2022?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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