Pre-licensing visit·March 10, 2023

On March 10, 2023 at 11am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Wheatley conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for the purpose of a relocation and met with applicant Angelica Guerrero. 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, for a new license. The parents will enter the front door. The applicant submitted an application for residence located at 1015 Lecouvreur Avenue, Wilmington, CA 90744 for a Large Family Child Care Home. This license will be for a maximum capacity for 14 children – no more than four infants, one child in kindergarten or elementary school. Applicant was reminded that all adults living in the home or working must obtain criminal record clearances. LPA Wheatley met with applicant and was guided on a tour of the inside and outside of the home. The home is two story house with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The facility sketch identifies the primary care for children will be allowed in the living room, dining room and two day care rooms. All the bedrooms are off-limits and are made inaccessible to day care children with a door knob cover. Applicant was informed the importance of this safety and regulation. LPA Wheatley observed the following: *Fire safety requirements: Two fully charged fire extinguisher (Classification: 2A10BC), smoke and carbon monoxide detectors present and operable . *Applicant is currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid and has completed the preventive health and safety training, and childhood nutrition training expires 9/2023. *Toys and equipment are observed and in good repair. PAGE 2 * The home is equipped with a first-aid kit: Cleansing pads, band aid, bandages, gauze, and a digital thermometer *Child proof electrical outlets were observed. *Applicant states there are no firearms on the premises. *LPA Wheatley did not observe any bodies of water however two dogs are on the premises. *Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both. *The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter. *Mandatory Forms for the children’s files. Records must be kept for 3 years after termination. *Applicant was referred to LIC 311D: Records to be Maintained at The Facility - Family Child Care Home. *Applicant was made aware that it is their responsibility, as well as anyone who assists in providing care, to know Title 22 Regulations. *The applicant was advised on how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov *The applicant was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times. If the phone number has changed, licensing must be notified. *Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco on the premises *State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exer-saucers and any other items that fall into that category *Complaints shall be reported by applicant/licensee and/or parents to the complaint hotline at (844) 538-8766 and for general information and incident reporting; contact their local childcare office. *Commencing September 1, 2016, SB 792, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a childcare 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. PAGE 3 *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 Applicants were reminded of their responsibility to report suspected child abuse. *Incidental Medical Services (IMS) Include: Blood-Glucose Monitoring for Diabetic Children, Administering Inhaled Medication, Administering EpiPen Jr. and EpiPen or other Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, Glucagon Administration, Gastrostomy Tube Care (G-tube care), Insulin Injections Administration, Anti-Seizure Administration, and Carrying out medical orders when the child’s physician has determined that a layperson can be trained and safely carry out the orders. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 *New Appeal Process: A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. *Applicant was informed of the following items that must be posted in visual site once licensed: (1) License (2) Emergency Disaster Plan (3) Children’s Roster (4) Parents Rights Poster PUB 394, Personal Rights LIC 613-A Recent regulatory changes were discussed. * Applicant was informed infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Applicant was informed that all 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 *Only children eating may be in highchairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation. PAGE 4 *Requirements for fingerprint clearances and associations are discussed with the applicant. The applicant was informed that the presence of adults in the home without Criminal Record Clearance or Exemption will be cited and civil penalty assessed for $100 per day up to $500.00 (5 days) for the 1 st offense and up to $3000.00 for the 2 nd offense within a 12-month period. The applicant may find additional information and forms on the Department’s website at www.ccld.ca.gov including information on the Live Scan application (LIC 9163). Appointments can be made for Live Scan at 1-800-315-4507. *LPA informed applicant how to obtain Quarterly Updates. Applicant was encouraged to read the Child Care Quarterly updates every season, as they come out, to stay informed of any changes or updates to statutes and regulations. 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 childcare 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 and email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov *The applicant was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (LIC 624B) *LPA discussed AB633 and informed applicant that upon receipt of a Type A deficiency, the applicants shall post and provide copies of this licensing report (LIC 809 or LIC 9099 and copy of LIC 9224 parent/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per violation will be assessed. PAGE 5 *The "Notification of Parent's Rights" (PUB394) poster must be posted in an area accessible to parents. *The applicant was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for 30 days after an inspection is conducted. Below are forms and Title 22 Regulations shall be found at www.ccld.ca.gov , that applicants shall use for record keeping and posting requirements. All these forms were discussed: LIC 9040 Child Care Facility Roster (Retain for 3 years) LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist LIC 627 Consent for Medical Treatment LIC 702 Child's Preadmission Health History LIC 995 Notification of Parent's Rights PUB 394 Notification of Parent's Rights Poster LIC 613-A Personal Rights LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability for Family Child Care Homes LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (when cited) The applicant has submitted all required documents. LPA did not observe any Title 22 Violations. The applicant received an 850 fire department clearance from the L.A. City Fire Department on 2/27/23. The applicant will be licensed for 14 capacity maximum. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report will be provided to the applicant.