Pre-licensing visit·June 25, 2024

On 06/25/2024 at 10:10 am., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michelle Hood and Julieta Abrego conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection with applicant Araceli Suarez. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the home complies with standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. This two story 4-bedroom, 3-bath home was toured and inspected to ensure the environment is safe for the care and supervision of children. Per the applicant operating hours will be Monday through Friday 5:00 am. to 6:00 pm. The applicant provided proof of control of the property for review by the Department. The applicant will use the following areas for childcare: living room, kitchen, dining room, downstairs bathroom, and backyard located outside of the kitchen sliding door. Off-limits areas include the left and right side of the backyard, bedroom #4, laundry room, garage, and entire upstairs. They are made inaccessible to daycare children through the use of doorknob covers, and door latches. The stairs are barricaded with a safety gate. The applicant will utilize the backyard off the kitchen for outdoor activities. Applicant understands there must always be direct supervision while at the outside with children. There is an above ground pool observed during the time of the visit. The above is ground pool is made inaccessible with a five feet high fence and the gate swings away from the pool and self-latches. The applicant stated there are no weapons or firearms. The fire extinguisher is rated 3A 40B: C, and smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. All poisons, cleaners, and hazardous items in the home are inaccessible to children through latches, locks, and/or placed on high surfaces. Children’s toys and play equipment are available. The applicant has completed the 8 hours of preventative health. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 06/2026. The applicant completed Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certification on 05/11/2024. Immunization records per SB792 were reviewed and are in compliance with the applicant. LPA advised the applicant no changes should be made to the home without prior notice and/or approval from Licensing. The 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 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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) or (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 reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. The applicant was also informed the following items are prohibited during daycare operating hours (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers, and bouncy seats). Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the daycare. On this date, 06/21/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. LPA provided the applicant with the California Megan's Law website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . 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. The applicant understands they must physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes and document. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] will be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age and shall be available to the Department for review. The applicant understands infants up to 12 months of age must be placed on their backs for sleeping. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 platforms. 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 . LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. The maximum capacity for a small family childcare home: 4 infants only (infants mean any children under 24 months); or 6 children with no more than 3 infants; or (with landlord consent) 8 children with no more than 2 infants, 1 child in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home. To access our Regulations and Forms please use our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov . A Small Family Child Care Home License for 8 may be issued upon a final file review. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the applicant.