Pre-licensing visit·July 25, 2023

On 7/25/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Cara Fleming for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, and her adult son are the only persons who 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. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: This is a single story, four bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom #1, bedroom #4, (converted garage) play room 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. There is heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed children in the play room; safe toys, books, a couch and a flat screen television mounted onto the wall. Children will nap on mats in the living room. Infants will nap in play yards in the master bedroom. 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. Applicant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through American Red Cross and expires on 6/10/25. (Continued on LIC809-C): Preventative Health and Safety with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 6/11/23. Knives and medications are stored inside the inaccessible kitchen pantry on a top shelf. Cleaning compounds are stored inside the cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink and made inaccessible by the use of a child proof magnetic lock. Other cleaning compounds are stored in the inaccessible laundry room underneath the sink that is made inaccessible by the use of a child proof magnetic lock and inside top cabinets. 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 that is fenced with black mesh 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 are three dogs that are located in the inaccessible backyard. There is one cat that is kept indoors and will be accessible 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. Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises. Poisons are kept in the backyard in a storage shed that is not kept locked. 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 not 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. (Continued on LIC809-C): Fenced backyard will be inaccessible for the children. Applicant states the front yard will be accessible to the day care children or she will walk the children to a nearby park. Applicant understands that she must have 100% visual supervision of the children at all times when playing in an unfenced area. SB 792 immunizations verified and on file. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 4/3/23. 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 7:00AM to 5:00PM 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 make the master bathroom inaccessible to the day care children. There are keep out of reach of children items accessible. Applicant will store all poisons under key lock. 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.