Pre-licensing visit·August 17, 2021

On August 17, 2021 at 1:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gloria Gonzalez conducted an announced prelicensing inspection with applicant, Karla Morales. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted a tour into the facility by the Applicant. Purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the home is in compliance with standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. This two story, five bedroom, 3 bath home was toured and inspected. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Applicant will use the following areas for child care: living room, bathroom 1, bedroom 1, kitchen, dining room, and backyard. Off limits areas include: laundry room, garage, and entire upstairs (bedroom 2,3,4,5, bathroom 2,3). They are made inaccessible to day care children through the use of doorknob covers and a safety gate. Applicant will utilize the backyard for outdoor activities The backyard was fenced at the time of the inspection. The upstairs is not used and is gated off at the bottom of the stairway and the applicant understands the gate must be in place when children under five years are present during day care hours.\302\240 Applicant stated there is no fireplace on the premises. There are no bodies of water observed during time of inspection. The fire extinguisher is rated 2A 10B:C and is located in the dining room, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines are inaccessible to children in care and are located in off limit areas with cupboard latches and secured out of reach of children.\302\240 Children\342\200\231s toys and play equipment are available. The applicant has a working telephone/cell phone.\302\240 Applicant states there are no firearms or other weapons in the home. Applicant maintains documentation of proof of control of property for review by the Department. Applicant has completed the Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certification on 8/24/20. Applicant has completed the 8 hours of preventative health. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 8/2022. Required documents are posted.\302\240 Applicant and adult residents in the home have criminal record clearances on file.\302\240 Applicant was advised that any new/additional adults must be cleared prior to working or residing in home. LPA advised that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the applicant shall notify the Department of the proposed change. Applicant states they are financially secure to operate a family child care home for children and will comply with all regulations and laws governing family child care homes. Applicant does not plan on providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to clients at this time. IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417.\302\240 When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department.\302\240 The following information regarding ADA was provided:\302\240 US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication:\302\240 Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The New Provider Resource Packet was reviewed with the applicant including information on the following: Safe Sleep, Lead Exposure, SIDS, shaken baby, child abuse reporting, community resources, children\342\200\231s records, facility records, required postings, immunizations, unusual incident report, facility roster, car seat law, visual for ratio/capacity, fire/disaster drill log and discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided the following: www.meganslaw.ca.gov .\302\240 Applicant was also informed the following items are prohibited during day care operating hours (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats). LPA conducted technical support to provide applicant information regarding the COVID-19 disease. Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the day care. A RAST COVID-19 self-assessment was also conducted during this pre licensing inspection. Applicant has the required COVID-19 documents posted in a visible area. Applicant states will follow proper procedures. Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov. LPA discussed the maximum capacity for a small family child care home: four infants only (infants mean any children under 24 months); or six children with no more than three infants; or , with landlord consent, eight children with no more than two infants, one child in kindergarten or elementary school and one child at least age six, including children under age 10 who live in the home. Applicant is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEB SITE: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/ for quarterly updates and updated regulation information. Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248. Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided. Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. A Regular Small Family Child Care Home license maybe issued upon final file review. LPA Gloria Gonzalez explained the inspection report to applicant, applicant stated she understood. A copy of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided to the applicant. An exit interview was conducted.