Pre-licensing visit·June 28, 2023

On 6/28/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli met with Applicant, Moriah AvilaGomes for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, 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. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: This is a single story, three bedrooms and two bathrooms home and children will have access to the living room #1 (day care room), living room #2 (nap room), dining room/kitchen, bedroom #1 (art room), and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms are made inaccessible by use of door knob locks. There is an electrical 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 in living room #1; children size furniture, safe toys, and books for the children. There is a flat screen television on top of a television cabinet. There is a parents board on the left hand side of the entry way LPA observed in living room #2; cots, a play yard, and a high chair. There is a diaper changing area in the hallway bathroom. Children will nap in the living room #2 on cots. Applicant states that she will not be caring for infants. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. LPA provided applicant with Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout. Facility has 210BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place. (Continued on LIC809-C): Applicant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through American Heart Association and expires on 12/16/24. Preventative Health and Safety with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 1/22/23. Knives are stored inside a kitchen drawer that is made inaccessible by the use of a child proof safety latch. Medications and cleaning compounds are stored inside top kitchen cabinets that are kept locked with combination locks. 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. Applicant states there are no pets in the home or on the premises. 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 has a cemented and sodded area for the children. There are tricycles, scooters, balls and child size chairs. There is a wooden swing/slide play structure that is anchored to the surface. There is a gate in the backyard fence that leads to the backyard of the neighbors home. SB 792 immunizations verified and on file. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 1/28/23. LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. (Continued on LIC809-C): 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 7:00 AM to 6:00 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. 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 gate that leads to the backyard of the neighbors home inaccessible to the day care children. 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.