Pre-licensing visit·January 26, 2022

On 01/26/2022 a planned Pre-licensing inspection was made today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rene Mancinas, who met with Applicant, Margarita Ortega, who is Spanish speaking. A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch was done. This is a single-story home. The areas of the home that day-care children will have access to are the living room, day care room, dining room, hallway bathroom, and backyard. The remainder of the home is off limits and made inaccessible by child safety devices (i.e. safety latches and/or plastic doorknob spinners). Applicant and two other adults are the only adults that reside in the home. The LIS 536 was signed indicating that the adults living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children are background cleared. LPA observed safe indoor play areas, child safety plugs in unused electrical outlets, were all observed. Fire extinguisher, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and first aid kit are operable and in place. There are no firearms or ammunition at this home. There are no bodies of water (i.e. fountains, pools, etc.) at this home. CPR, first aid training, and health and safety training are current and expiring 10/17/2022. Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Completed on 02/18/2021. Postings, forms, and licensing information 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. There are pets at this home. Applicant understands responsibility of any action taken by pet involving day care children. 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 (Continued on 809-C) Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record 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 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicants 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. 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. The home, grounds and equipment meet Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of California Code of Regulations and adequate for licensure as a small Family Child Care Home. Small Family Child Care Home Licensure, capacity of eight children * ages under 18 years* to be granted, effective 01/26/2022. Planned hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 05:00AM - 06:00PM, and as arranged. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. To order forms, etc. visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov