Pre-licensing visit·March 1, 2022

On 03/01/2022 at 10:20 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Silva Garibyan conducted an announced visit for the purpose of a Change of Location Pre-licensing inspection with Sandra Castro, Licensee. Licensee was informed that we are going to tour the home for a pre-licensing requirement per title 22 regulations and health and safety standard code requirements. Licensee is applying for a small day-care of a capacity of 8. Hours of operation for the facility will be 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM Monday- Friday and will be closed all major holidays. Ages served are 3 months - School age. Licensee has submitted a disaster plan. The applicant have completed preventive health and safety/Childhood Nutrition/ Lead Exposure Prevention and Mandated Reporter training ( completed on 06/23/21). The applicant has current pediatric CPR/First Aid training that will expire in December of 2023. Interior : This is a single story dwelling with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen/nook, living/dining room, child care room, and detached storage room. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell phone operating at all times), heating and ventilation, poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medication and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are kept in latched cabinets inaccessible during operating hours. On limits: Child care room, living/dining room, kitchen, and the bathroom in the hall way. Child care room is where the main care will be provided. Children will be provided with meals and snack in the main care area. . Main care area will also be where nap time will be provided to the children in care. Bathroom was inspected. LPA observed adequate supply of soap and poster guidance of effective hand washing procedures during COVID-19 provided next to sink. 1 operable toilet, sink and no immediate or potential hazards. Page 1 of 4 Off Limits: All bedrooms, the bathroom in the bedroom, laundry room, detached storage room, and the back yard area where the wooden swing set and detached storage room is located. LPA observed latches on all cabinets and drawers. Sharp items are kept in the latched drawer. Bedrooms all inspected and no immediate hazards observed. Laundry room (washer and dryer) with Laundry liquids and supplies are kept in a locked storage area. The outdoor area in front of the living room is on limits and fenced in. Licensee is stating that when children are having outside time she will ensure 100% supervision and never leave children unattended. Licensee was provided a Self-Assessment guide to follow in response to COVID-19 and was also informed that during today\342\200\231s inspection that Licensing Program Analyst, Gutierrez provided Technical Assistance in response to reducing the spread of COVID-19. Applicant was informed to follow CDC guidelines and stay up to date with the Provider Information Notices while using best practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Fire extinguisher (2A-10-BC) is located in the kitchen. Applicant has an inoperable Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors located in the child care room. An accessible First Aid Kit equipped with, cleansing pads healing ointment, bandages, gauze, and a digital thermometer in closet of entrance of home. Facility Administration : Licensee completed training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. Pediatric A certificate of completion of a course or courses in preventive health practices as defined in s subdivision (a) or certified copies of transcripts that identify the number of hours and the specific course or courses taken for training. (8 hours required) Preventative Health and Safety practices including childhood nutrition are completed and placed in facility file. Page 2 of 4 Licensee stated, There are no firearms and ammunition kept on the premises. LPA, Garibyan did not observe any of the above mentioned during today's inspection. Licensee 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, licensee, or facility representative] 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 licensee 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. APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS: 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 LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted Page 3 of 4 Applicant was informed that the following is pending licensure and needs to be corrected within 30 days from the date of this report 1) Property Owner/Landlord Notification Form (LIC9151). Via email 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Sandra Casro. Page 4 of 4