Follow-up·March 19, 2021

Due to Covid-19 mitigation measures, on 03/19/2021 at 09:09 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Antonio Almanza conducted an announced Tele-visit via Zoom at ORELLANA FAMILY CHILD CARE and met with the Licensee FABIOLA ORELLANA . The purpose of the site visit is for increase in capacity to the Family Child care License. The applicant is applying for a Large Family Child Care License to operate Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm and serve children ages 0 year to 13 years of age. The applicant and her 2 teenage children were present during the visit. LPA was guided on a tour of the home located at 8134 CALHOUN AVE, PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402. There are no children in care during today\342\200\231s visit. The single-story home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with attached garage located across the street from Burton Elementary Street School. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating, ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The Licensee states the main care will be provided in the living room and the bathroom that children in care will use is in the hallway off the dining room. The off-limits areas of the home are as follows: the 3 bedrooms, master bedroom bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, garage and storage room located in the backyard. The off-limits areas of the home have child safety covers and gate making the areas inaccessible. Licensee states children will nap in the living room and eat in the dining room. Parents will provide meals and Licensee will provide snacks. Applicant will use a cell phone for the family child care home and was advised that the cell phone should remain in the home while children are in care. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment for children in care. There is a fully equipped 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the laundry room. The applicant places all sharp items, knifes in kitchen drawer with safety latch making it inaccessible to children. Medications will be kept away from children in top cabinet over washer inaccessible to children. LPA observed 8 cots and 2 cribs. LPA observed first aid kit and wall with required postings. LPA observed an operating Smoke detector in the living room and a C/O detector in the dinning living room. Cleaning supplies are kept under the kitchen sink with safety latch and over the washer machine in top cabinet inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no weapons or firearms in the home and LPA did not observe any. Pg 1. Outdoor space: The backyard will be used by children in care. On the right-hand side of the home there is a large security metal gate making the yard inaccessible form the street. The backyard has a covered area with concrete for children to play in. There is also a grass area and age appropriate toys for children in care. There is a large wooden shed on the right back side of the property with lock. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The Licensee has one large and two small dogs located in dog runner on the left side of the home made inaccessible with large privacy gate. Licensee states dogs will not be let out while children are in care. The following was discussed with the applicant: -Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must obtain a criminal record clearance. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. If the aforementioned is not adhered to, a Civil Penalty of up to $500, per non-cleared adult will be assessed immediately. Please advise your analyst of any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than one week. -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. -Commencing September 1, 2016 , a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunization's or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person\342\200\231s personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. -A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility. - Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed, and/or the License shall be terminated. -The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries should be replaced. -Changes should be reported the to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction and remodeling. -Telephone number changes and/or if you move from home. -Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. -Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department. -The smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family child care home shall be prohibited and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present. - Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department. - Saucer chairs, bouncers, walkers, or any similar items are prohibited -All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation. -LPA advised the applicant how to access forms , regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Pg 2. AB 1207 : Beginning on January 1, 2018, this law 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. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training . Website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . Safe Sleep Links: AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials , PIN 20-24-CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations In Effect . PIN 20-24-CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations In Effect Incidental Medical Services: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 Incidental Medical Services 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 Emptying an Ileostomy Bag. Applicant was emailed LIC311D and forms where explained: Children\342\200\231s Files must contain the following documentation: LIC 9150 Parent Notification Additional Children in Care - LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance - LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment - LIC 9166 Consent verification of Nebulizer Care - LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information - LIC 995A Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights - LIC 995E Caregiver Background Check Process - LIC 9212 Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information - Immunization record - LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Facility Records: LIC 624B Unusual Incident/Injury Report - LIC 9040 Child Care Facility Roster - LIC 9052 Employee Rights - LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse - LIC 9149 Property Owner/Landlord Consent Form, if you plan to care for more than 6 children for a Small Family Child Care Home (FCCH) or more than 12 for a Large FCCH - LIC 9151 Property Owner/Landlord Notification Form - Proof of current pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificates - Copy of your deed or lease/rental agreement - Documentation of Fire and Disaster drills - Proof of immunizations against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza - Mandated Reporter certificate www.mandatedreporterca.com \342\200\223 must be conducted every two (2) years Pg 3. Forms to be posted : LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan - LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist - PUB 394 Notification of Parents Rights Poster - LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist - PUB 394 Notification of Parents Rights Poster - LIC 203 Facility License - LIC 9213 Notification of Site Visits - Any licensing reports documenting a Type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 citation posted for 30 days during hours that children are in care - Any licensing report or other documentation verifying compliance or non-compliance with the department\342\200\231s order to correct type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 deficiency must be posted for 30 days . The Licensee was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, (Type A violation), a copy of the licensing report (LIC809 or LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per violation will be assessed. The applicant was made aware that a licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. The Licensee had the RAST (covid-19) TA visit conducted on 09/15/2020. LPA emailed the Licensee update CDC Guidance for Operating Child Care Programs during COVID-19. Capacity requirements with illustrations were explained and emailed to the licensee. The following is needed prior to approval for Increase in Capacity: 1. Update Facility Sketch 2. Written statement of how children will be taken out through kitchen to the backyard. 3. Dog immunization records (3 dogs) 4. LPA to verify that all required documentation is on file. 5. Licensure approval by Licensing Program Manager. An Exit Interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and notice of site visit were emailed to the applicant. It has been explained that a reply to the email shall be considered a substitute for the hard-copy signature. *** Report was explained to the Licensee in Spanish. Pg 4.