Pre-licensing visit·August 27, 2024

On 8/27/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Vanessa Cardona for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, and three 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 (day care room), office (play room), and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of child proof door knob covers and child proof safety gates. There is a fireplace in the living room that applicant states it will not be used during day-care hours. There is central air heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed in the day care room, a child safe table and chairs, safe toys, educational posters and books for the children. There is a flat screen television mounted onto the day care room's wall. LPA observed in the play room a large area rug, mats and foam toys. Children will nap in the day care room and play 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 2A10BC fire extinguisher that is mounted onto the hallway wall. There is a 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 EMS Safety with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 7/9/25. Preventative Health and Safety with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 7/1/24. Knives are stored inside a top kitchen cabinet. Medications are stored in inaccessible the master bathroom. Cleaning compounds are stored inside a top cabinet 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 is an in-ground pool that is fenced with mesh fencing in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. The gate is self-latching/self-closing, swings away from the pool and latching device is located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. LPA observed two windows on the left side run of the home that are barricaded with a wood panel fencing that obstructs the view to the body of water and it is climbable making the in-ground pool accessible. There are two birds inside a cage that will be 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. (Continued on LIC809-C): LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. SB 792 immunizations are on file. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to read and maintain the family child care home incompliance with Title 22 Regulations. Title 22 Regulations can be found at www.ccld.ca.gov . Applicant is advised Fresno Community Care Licensing Department has inspection authority and can inspect all rooms in the home, garages and/or separate dwellings on the premises. 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 5:30 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. (Continued on LIC809-C): Applicant is advised the following items must be corrected and second prelicensing inspection will be conducted within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw. LPA observed two windows on the left side run of the home that are barricaded with wood panel fencing that obstructs the view to the body of water and it is climbable making the in-ground pool accessible. Applicant will barricade the direct access to the two windows from the wood panel fencing with fencing that is in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Pending verification of correction of the above item and a second prelicensing inspection, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended.