Pre-licensing visit·March 24, 2023

On 3/24/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Irene Casillas for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, her adult son and three minor children reside 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 or exemption. Fire clearance was granted on 12/12/22. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: Fire clearance was received on 1/11/23. Fire pull alarm is located on the home’s entry way on the right hand side wall. This is a single story, three bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room, dining room, bedroom #1 and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by use of plastic door knob covers. There is a fireplace in the living room that applicant states it will not be used during day-care hours. LPA observed in the day care room; children size furniture and toys for the children. Children will nap in living 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 2A10BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place. (Continued on LIC809-C): Applicant’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through American Red Cross and expires on 8/1/23. Applicant’s Assistant will be her Adult Son, Dominique Avila, who has not completed the training. Applicant understands that the assistant will not be left alone providing care and supervision to the day care children. Preventative Health and Safety with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 8/31/24. Knives are stored inside a kitchen drawer. Medications are stored inside the kitchen pantry that is made inaccessible by the use of a plastic door knob cover. Cleaning compounds are stored in the laundry inside a top cabinet. 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 is an in-ground/above ground pool that is fenced with black rod iron fencing in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. The gate is self-latching/self-closing, swings away from the pool and latching device is located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. There is a small dogs that is kept in the master bedroom inaccessible to the day care children. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets. Firearms are stored in accordance with Title 22 Regulations and ammunition is stored separate in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. 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. (Continued on LIC809-C): 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 has an designated cemented and dirt area play area for the day care children. SB 792 immunizations verified and on file. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 1/3/20. Applicant’s assistant completed the training 1/11/23. LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. 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 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 “information and resources” click “Community Care Licensing” Click “quarterly updates” click “Child Care advocates program” 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 update the Mandated Reporter Training certification. Applicant will make the kitchen inaccessible to the day care children. Pending verification of corrections of the above items and a final review of her application, licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children ages under 18 years will be recommended.