Pre-licensing visit·August 9, 2022

On 08/09/22 at 9:40 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Amador conducted an announced Pre-licensing inspection with the applicant, Amelia Velazquez. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure the home is in compliance with standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. This two-story, four-bedroom, three-bath home was toured and inspected. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 a.m. The applicant provided verification of the required one (1) year of experience as a small license licensee. Applicant will utilize the following areas for childcare: dining room, living room, bedroom #1, and bathroom #1. Off Limit areas include: all bedrooms and bathrooms on the second floor, kitchen, TV room and the garage. Off-limit areas are inaccessible to children by use of safety mesh gates, child safety latches and doorknob covers. Applicant will utilize the backyard for outdoor activities. LPA informed applicant to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. The applicant stated there are no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection. The fire extinguisher is rated 2A10B:C and is located in the dining room, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines are inaccessible to children in care and poisons are locked away. LPA observed poisons during the inspection, which were locked and inaccessible. The fireplace located in the TV room is securely screened. Children\342\200\231s toys and play equipment are available. The applicant has a working cell phone and landline. Applicant stated there are no firearms, other weapons or ammunition in the home. The applicant maintains documentation of proof of control of property for review by the Department. Property Owner/Landlord Consent form LIC9149 is on file, signed by landlord, and approves the licensee to care for fourteen (14) children. Applicant\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expires on 06/2024. Applicant completed 8 hours of preventative health which included nutrition and lead training on 5/26/2022 Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 08/2023. Immunization records per SB792 were reviewed and met regulations. Required documents are posted. Applicant and adult residents in the home have criminal record clearances and/or exemptions on file. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA advised applicant 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 childcare home for children and will comply with all regulations and laws governing family childcare homes. Applicant does not plan on providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to clients at this time. IMS policy was discussed. 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 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA discussed California Megan's Law and provided licensee the following website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. The New Provider Resource Packet was reviewed with the applicant including information on the following: PIN20-24-CCP Safe Sleep Regulations, 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. Applicant was also informed the following items are prohibited during day care operating hours (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats). Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the day care. LPA provided applicant PIN22-10-CCP: Updated Guidance For Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease (covid-19), along with the COVID Self-Assessment. LPA discussed Guardian with applicant: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian , along with providing PIN 21-02-CCLD Updates to the Implementation of Guardian. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA discussed the maximum capacity for a Large Family Child Care home: 12 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 4 infants; or (with landlord consent) 14 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 3 infants, 1 child enrolled in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home. When there is no qualified assistant, 14 years of age or present, the capacity reverts to the requirements for a Small Family Child Care. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. San Diego Regional Office Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248. Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided, and applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website in order to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. No corrections are needed. A Regular Large Family Child Care Home license may be issued upon final file review. LPA Amador explained the inspection report to the applicant, the applicant stated she understood. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the applicant, Amelia Velazquez.