Pre-licensing visit·June 26, 2024

On 6/26/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Spanish-speaking Applicant, Maria Gonzalez for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant is the only person who resides 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, two bedrooms and one bathroom home and children will have access to the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom #1 (day care room), and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of plastic door knob covers. There is an electrical 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; child size table and chairs, a play yard, a diaper changing table, a flat screen television and a parents board mounted onto the wall. There is a flat screen television mounted onto the living room wall. Children will nap in day care 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 a 5 BC fire extinguisher, smoke 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 11/18/25. Preventative Health and Safety with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 4/11/24. Knives inside a plastic container stored inside a hutch on the top shelf. Medications and cleaning compounds are stored inside the inaccessible laundry room on a top shelf. 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 dogs that are kept in the inaccessible backyard. There are two birds inside a cage. There is an outdoor cat. 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 will not be accessible to the children. There is a wooden shed storage with household items that is kept key locked in the backyard. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 4/18/24. (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 5:00 AM to 4:30 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 documentation be sent to Fresno CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw. Applicant will obtain a fire extinguisher 2A10BC or bigger. Applicant will obtain a functioning carbon monoxide alarm and provide LPA with a video of alarm\342\200\231s function. Pending verification of corrections of the above items and a final review of her application, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended.