Pre-licensing visit·June 9, 2021

On 06/09/2021 A planned Prelicensing inspection was made today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Alvarez, who met with Applicant Michaela Cooper. A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch was done. This is a two story home with child safety gate located at the bottom of the stairs. The areas of the home that day-care children will have access to are the entire first floor minus the master bedroom, laundry, and garage. Applicant, her husband, and one minor child live in the home. The LIS 531 was signed indicating that the adults living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children are background cleared. LPA observed safe toys, safe indoor play areas, child safety plugs in unused electrical outlets, child safety latches on cabinets and/or cabinets with safe items were all observed. Fire extinguisher, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and first aid kit are operable and in place. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by child safety plastic spinning door knobs. Applicant stated there are no firearms or bodies of water at the home, nor did LPA observed these items. CPR, first aid training and health and safety training are current expiring 03/07/2022. Postings, forms, and immunization cards were provided and discussed. LPA discussed the practice of fire and disaster drills at least every 6 months and to document the date, time and number of children present. Applicant does have two large size dogs that will be inaccessible to day-care children. Applicant is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any actions taken by pets. Fact Sheet for Assembly Bill 633 - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements was discussed and copies were provided to applicant - (Fact Sheet and LIC 9224 -Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports), The current LIC 995A (12/06) Notification of Parent's Rights and Pub 394 (12/06) -Notification of Parents Rights poster were also provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy were discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 This home meets the description of a safe and healthy environment for children as described in Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of California Code of Regulations and licensure for a capacity of up to eight children. Pending a final review of your application, licensure as a Small Family Child Care Home capacity of eight children* ages under 18 years, will be recommended effective 06/14/2021. Planned hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00AM - 5:30PM and as arranged. A copy of this report is to remain in the facility for public review. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. To order forms, etc. visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov