Pre-licensing visit·January 16, 2024

On 1/16/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Joanna Cortez for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant is the only person who resides 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 two story, two bedrooms and two bathrooms apartment home and upstairs area will be off-limits to the day-care children. There is a gate at the bottom of the stairs making upstairs area inaccessible. Care and supervision will be provided in living room, kitchen and downstairs bathroom. There is central air heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed child size furniture, safe toys and books for the children. Children will nap in living room on mats. 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. Applicant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through HIS EMS- Safety and expires on 2/9/25. Preventative Health and Safety with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 2/7/23. (Continued on LIC809-C): Knives are stored inside a top kitchen cabinet. Medications and cleaning compounds are stored in upstairs bedroom. 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. Applicant states there are no pets in the home or on the premises. 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 area for the children to play. There are two tricycles, scooter and a Little Tikes peddle and go buggy. There is a large patio porch for shade. SB 792 immunizations verified and on file. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 10/4/22. 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, 24 hours a day and as arranged. "Overnight Care" means care being provided to children anytime between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Care provided during the day and overnight combined shall not exceed 24 hours from the time the child entered into care. 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. Pending a final review of application file, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended effective 1/17/24.