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Inspection visit

Pre-licensing visit

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 1/30/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Spanish-speaking Applicant, Maria Santos De Lopez for a pre-licensing/ change of location inspection. Applicant, her husband and her adult son and her adult daughter 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. Fire clearance was granted on 1/9/24. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: Fire clearance was received on 1/16/24. Fire pull alarm is located on the living room wall on the right hand side wall. This is a single story, four bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room, kitchen/dining room and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of plastic door knob covers. There is central air heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed children size furniture, safe toys, and books for the children. There are two high chairs. There is an ECR 4 Kids wall mount diaper changing station in the bathroom. 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 4A60BC 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 American Red Cross and expires on 3/11/25. Applicant\342\200\231s Assistant, Ericberto Lopez completed the training through HIS- EMS Safety and expire 6/13/26. Knives are store in a top kitchen cabinet inside a plastic container that has a tight fitted lid. Medications and cleaning compounds are stored in the inaccessible laundry room. 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 cats that are kept in an inaccessible bedroom. 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. There is a child size table with chairs, play houses, tricycles and other safe toys. There is patio porch for shade. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 4/10/23. Applicant\342\200\231s assistant completed the training on 9/11/23. 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 5:00 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. Applicant is advised the following item must be corrected and documentation be sent to Fresno CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw. Applicant will provide LPA Lomeli proof of updated Preventative Health and Safety certification. Pending verification of correction of the above items and a final review of her application, licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 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

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 30, 2024 inspection of SANTOS DE LOPEZ, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of SANTOS DE LOPEZ, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on January 30, 2024. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to SANTOS DE LOPEZ, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on January 30, 2024?

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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