Pre-licensing visit·November 21, 2024

On 11/21/2024 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted a pre-licensing inspection with applicant Xochitl Padilla. The purpose of this inspection is to ensure the standards for a Family Child Care Home are being met in accordance with California Tittle 22 Regulations and California Health and Safety Codes. Applicant is applying for a Large Family Child Care License with a maximum capacity of 14. Per the application, at this time, the ages the applicant wishes to provide services for are children 3 months to 10 years old, Monday-Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Applicant was informed that any changes to ages, hours and days of operation shall be submitted to the department for approval prior to initiation of changes. Applicant will not be providing transportation regarding pickups or drop offs to or from any location. LPA toured the home inside and outside. The facility is a two-story single-family home with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a living room, second living room, dining room, kitchen area, front yard, and back yard. The second living room, bathroom #1, front yard area, and dining room will be used for the daycare. All bedrooms, kitchen, living room #1, and back yard will be OFF-LIMITS. Parents will access the home through the front door. Before entering the front door, there\342\200\231s the front yard children\342\200\231s play area. This area is surrounded by safety gates that lock. Once you enter the door, you will see the living room straight ahead, and will enter the daycare area by turning left. If you continue down the hallway to the left, there is a door with a child safety lock on it leading to the garage, after this you will enter the dining room, and second living room area for the daycare. On your right, through the dining room, is the back yard outdoor area which is blocked off by a sliding glass door w/ child safety lock. Also in the dining room is Bedroom #1 which is made inaccessible by use of a door knob cover lock. Before you reach the dining room used for child care, there is a hallway area with bathroom #1 which is accessible to children. Before you reach bathroom #1 when entering through the front door and turning left, there are stairs blocked off by a child safety gate. Page 1 If you follow the stairs upward, you will reach the top floor of the home which includes bedrooms #2,3,4, and 5 as well as bathrooms #2,3 and 4. This top of the stairs area opens up into a wider space that has the doors for bedrooms #2,3,4, and 5 surrounding it as well as a wider hallway area leading to such. This entire upstairs area is made inaccessible to children by use of a safety gate. LPA inspected the entire day care area and observed it to be clean, and orderly. LPA inspected the bedrooms #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 and observed them to be clean and orderly. All Bedrooms are designated as OFF LIMITS to children in care. LPA inspected the day care areas and observed age-appropriate toys and materials and children\342\200\231s cots with proper fitted sheets. Applicant confirmed children will nap in second living room day care area, and eat here as well. Next to the day care space, in the hallway, bathroom #1 was observed. Children will use bathroom #1 during day care hours. An operating toilet and sink were observed. LPA observed bathroom cabinets with latches making shampoos soaps, wipes, and toilet paper inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a shelf outside the bathroom where the first aid kit is stored. LPA observed the kit with gauze, Band-Aids, Ice Pack, and a thermometer. In the living room day care area, LPA observed a fire extinguisher to the left near the wall (model 2A-10BC) adhered to the wall. Kitchen was observed and inspected. Kitchen is inaccessible to children during care by use of a safety gate. Refrigerator, stove, and counter space were observed and inspected. Knives and sharp objects were observed in a drawer near the sink. LPA observed latches making drawers inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed cabinet latches making toxins stored under kitchen sink inaccessible to children in care. Applicant plans to have parents provide snacks, and meals for children in care. LPA discussed the importance of having policies in place to ensure that all who potentially help with care and supervision are aware of any dietary restrictions and/or allergies. LPA also encouraged applicant to contact their local Resource and Referral agency to inquire about any food programs & resources should they want to change their meal plan. Applicant tested carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors and observed them to be in working order. LPA observed all electrical outlets in the home covered. Page 2 (0) corrections were needed during today\342\200\231s inspections. Exit interview was conducted with applicant Xochitl Padilla Applicants were 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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) or (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(s) 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Eight LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant(s) 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. Page 3 On this date, 08/02/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Applicant(s) were informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 to disseminate information on the State\342\200\231s 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\342\200\231s 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 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. 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. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee was reminded of their responsibility to report suspected child abuse. Applicant(s) were reminded that it is the applicants, as well as anyone who assists in providing care responsibility to know the regulations. Licensee was also 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. Page 4 Applicant was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation. Applicant was made aware that state law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. Applicant was also reminded that only children who are eating may be in highchairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation. Applicant was also informed that the provider is required to wash hands after every diaper change and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome. 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. A current roster of children (LIC 9040) 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. (If paying by check please make sure to write facility number on check to ensure that payment is applied to your facility number) The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries should be replaced. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction and remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from home. Applicant must report any unusual incident or injuries to the Child Care Regional office by telephone within 24 hours and in writing within 7 days. Applicant was provided with LIC 624 as a reference. Page 5 Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department. All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but is 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 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. Page 6