Pre-licensing visit·January 17, 2023

On 1/17/2023 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Suzette Ornelas conducted an announced Pre-Licensing Inspection for a change of location at 9959 Eton Avenue Chatsworth CA 91311 . The purpose of the meeting was to ensure that health, safety and personal rights as required by Title 22 Regulations governing California Family Child Care homes will be met by the Applicant. This is an application for a Large Family Child Care Home (with an approved fire clearance dated 11/18/2022) , 14 children-ages 3 months to 7 years of age . The family child care home will operate Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m . LPA met with Applicant, Samira Siddiqi , who guided LPA on a tour of the inside and outside of the home. LPA observed 2 adults and 0 child in care. Per facility sketch and tour of the home, the following was observed and discussed with the Applicant during the inspection: Home is a 2 -story dwelling. The first floor of the home consists of 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, laundry room with access to the garage, kitchen, dinning room/living room and playing area room. The second floor is off-limits and is currently made inaccessible by one baby gate located at the hallway which makes the dining room/living room area where the staircase is located inaccessible to children in care . The home has double locked gates on the right side of the home leading to the backyard. The home is equipped with a Ring camera doorbell. LPA observed the following: · The living room/dinning room area is off limits to children in care and made inaccessible by the use of a baby gate. · Playing Area is on- limits and will be used for child care activities and napping. Electrical outlets have safety covers installed. This room is equipped with one working dual carbon monoxide/smoke detector, as tested by the Applicant. This room will be used when leading children to the backyard . This room has a fireplace, which has been blocked by a shelf unit to prevent access by children. · The kitchen is on-limits as it is an open space from the playing area. Kitchen cabinet and drawers containing hazardous materials and sharp objects are made inaccessible by the use of safety latches. · One bathroom located on the 1 st floor of the home is on-limits to children in care. · Bedroom 1 i s on- limits and will be used for child care activities and napping. Electrical outlets have safety covers installed. This room is equipped with one working dual carbon monoxide/smoke detector, as tested by the Applicant. This room will be used as isolation area as needed. · The entire 2 nd floor of the home is off limits to children in care. · Front yard which is on limits when children enter the home. The front yard will not be used as a play area. · Backyard is accessed through the Playing Area. The backyard area is accessed from the right side of the home which will also be used as the main entry way for child drop off/pick ups. The following was also observed by LPA during the inspection 1. All adults living in the home have submitted fingerprints and child abuse index check forms to Department of Justice. 2. Home is neat and clean. 3. Fireplace is blocked off and inaccessible to children. 4. Home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher which is at least a 2A:10BC. 5. Home is equipped with at least 2 working smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide detectors. 6. Home has a working telephone . 7. All poisons , detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc. are inaccessible to children or are locked. 8. Hazardous materials are inaccessible and kept out of the reach of children. 9. According to the Applicant, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. None were observed by the LPA. 10. Outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions. 11. Outdoor play area is fenced in . 12. No bodies of water were observed during the inspection. 13. Toys and play items are safe, clean, and appropriate for the ages of the children. 14. Applicant agrees that baby-walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items will not be used for children in care and are kept inaccessible. 15. The home is equipped with a first-aid kit equipped with, cleansing pads healing ointment, bandages, gauze, and a digital thermometer. The following was thoroughly discussed with the Applicant · Applicant was made aware of The Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) that is administered from within the Community Care Licensing Division. CCAP participates in many community activities and special projects in order to disseminate information on the State’s licensing role, provide information to the public and parents on child care licensing, and provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. CCAP’s direct contact information is as followed: Phone number: (916) 654-1541. Email Address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov · Commencing September 1, 2016, SB 792, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA discussed the influenza waiver during the inspection. · Beginning on January 1, 2018, AB 1207, requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years . Website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee was reminded of their responsibility to report suspected child abuse. · Upon receipt by the licensee, licensees are to provide to parents/guardians the following: Copies of any licensing reports that document a Type A citation- this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations; copy of licensing documents pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative and the licensee of this family child care home in which issues of noncompliance are discussed or copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department's intent to revoke the facility's license. Copies of any of the above licensing documents the licensee has received in the prior 12 months shall be provided to parents/guardians of newly enrolled child at the facility. (AB) 633 · Applicant was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family child care home during the hours of operation. · The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be services annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries should be replaced. · A current roster of children enrolled must be maintained and available. 1596.841 · Applicant was reminded to report any unusual incidents or injuries to the Child Care Regional Office by telephone within 24 hours and in writing within 7 days. · Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files were discussed. Licensee was referred to LIC 311D: Records To Be Maintained At The Facility - Family Child Care Home. · Applicant was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and that the Provider is required to wash hands after every diaper change and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome . Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials 19-02 CCP Safe Sleep Awareness Campaign · Applicant was reminded that only children eating may be in highchairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation. · Applicant was made aware that state law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category. 1596.846(b)(c) · Applicant was reminded that it is the licensee’s, as well as anyone who assists in providing care, responsibility to know the regulations. Licensee was advised on how to access quarterly reports, forms, and regulations for Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was also encouraged to read the Child Care quarterly updates as they come out to stay informed of any changes or updates to statutes and regulations. · In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current adult/infant CPR& Pediatric First Aid certification and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license. · Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and local and state ordinances, licensee was directed to the CCLD.CA.GOV website for important updates and PINS. Licensee was directed to PIN 22-10-CCP. · Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant, 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. · Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information , see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Samira Siddiqi. 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. Due to equipment failure, a copy of this report was emailed to the Applicant. LPA will recommend facility is ready for license to LPM.