Office review·October 17, 2023

On 10/17/2023 an Informal Office meeting was held with licensee Asah-Yanah and applicant Nieka Caruthers-Dodson, #197495276, who live on the same lot, both homes have separate addresses. Applicant and licensee confirmed they are related. Forum: Microsoft Teams Date: 10/17/2023 Participants: Claudia Escobedo, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Judy Laureano, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Asah-Yanah Gore – Licensee – 197494797 Nieka Caruthers-Dods On – Applicant – 197495276 The purpose of this Informal Meeting is to discuss with Licensee Asah-Yanah Gore and Applicant Nieka Caruthers-Dods concerns with the licensure of two-Family Child-Care Homes on one property. Areas of Concern: • Plan of Operation • Transparency Plan of Operation: Children of different programs can never commingle, including during field trips, sign-in/sign-out, etc. Commingling of children can contribute to a citation for operating over-capacity. Due to the use of shared outdoor play space, a formal outdoor play schedule needs to be submitted to this Regional Office and posted for parents and Page 2 Licensing Staff to view. No other areas in the home are shared spaces. Children’s records should clearly indicate the program children are attending. Parents should have a clear understanding of which program their child is attending. Should staff be employed by the programs, staff records should also clearly indicate which program they are employed in. Transparency: We anticipate transparency from both programs to ensure that the Regional Office is updated of any changes that may impact each other’s programs. Applicant and Licensee agree to do the following to ensure both programs will operate independently of each other: • Business Plan – Include how parents will be made aware of 2 programs located on the same property and which program their child will attend. Transfer of custody of all children should only occur at the program the child is enrolled in. • Outdoor Play Schedule • Sample of Children’s Files Copy of report will be provided.