Facility-requested visit·March 1, 2023

On 03/01/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Dorsey conducted an Capacity Increase Pre-Licensing inspection with Licensee, Earma White to ensure the facility meets basic licensing requirements set forth by Title 22, Health and Safety requirements. The Licensee is requesting to provide care for a Large family childcare home for the capacity of 14 children. Currently, there is 1 adult (Licensee) in the home. LPA toured the home indoor and out to ensure it meets FCCH requirements. The Licensee is requesting the days and hours of operation will be Monday through Sunday 6:00am - 5:30am. The home is described as follows: This is a two story 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, and garage. The home has central heating and air conditioning. Indoor: Main area: Main care is provided in the family room. Children also have access to the dining room, and downstairs bedroom. Bathroom: Children use the bathroom in the hallway near the homes downstairs bedroom and garage. The bathroom was toured, and inspected, toilets are in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable; shower area free of hazard. There are no medications stored in the medicine cabinet. Kitchen: The kitchen is made inaccessible to children by a gate. Sharp utensils, cleaning supplies, medicines; drawers and cabinets with plastic bags, and sharp things or small things children can swallow; are inaccessible to children. The refrigerator dishwasher, stove, microwave, etc., are clean. The kitchen was clean, orderly, and free of hazardous items. Per licensee there are no medications in the home. Outside: The backyard was inspected. The backyard is completely fenced children will play outside in the backyard. There is concrete and dirt for children to play. LPA observed toys and play equipment in good condition. LPA Dorsey observed right side of the backyard to made off-limits by gate. Off-limit area: Upstairs area: LPA observed a gate to keep children from accessing the stairs. Kitchen: LPA Dorsey observed a gate to keep children from accessing this area. Living room: LPA Dorsey observed a gate to keep children from accessing this area. Garage/Laundry Room: Made inaccessible by door. Napping: Per licensee children nap in the family room, LPA reminded licensee that children must be supervised when sleeping. LPA Dorsey gave a copy to and went over PIN 20-24-CCP with the licensee. Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are made inaccessible to children. There is a First Aid kit located in the daycares family room room. Weapons or Firearms: Per The Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms. LPA did not observe any weapons or firearms. Cleaning compounds are stored under the sink, kitchen is made inaccessible gate. Smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector tested operable. Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) There is a fully charged fire extinguisher (2A10BC); which meets fire marshal standards. Documentation: The Licensee has current CPR, First Aid Training with the expiration dates of 06/2024, and Prevented Health and Safety Training completed. The Licensee has her fingerprint clearance and TB exam. The Licensee has proof of being immunized against pertussis, and measles. The Licensee has proof of Mandated Reporting Training dated 03/23/2022. Per licensee, she will provide transportation. Per Licensee breakfast, AM snack, Lunch, PM snack and Dinner are provided for children. The following was discussed with The Licensee: Large FCC Ratios, Title 22 Personnel Records 102416.1, IMS FCCH Reference Guide, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP, LIC 9227, Infant Safe Sleep Log. The Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care. The Licensee was advised how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov . The Licensee was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensing must have the facility\342\200\231s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. On January 1, 2018, or before March 30, 2018, a person who is a licensed childcare provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the online mandated reporter training and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years. @www.mandatereporterca.com Each report (documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit (printed out during this inspection). Family childcare homes shall post during hours of operation. Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100.00 civil penalty In addition; all parents of currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months shall receive a copy of report and sign the LIC 9224 acknowledging receipt. Civil Penalty assessments will be assessed if all above requirements are not adhered to. \302\2471597.622 Employees or volunteers at family day care home; immunization requirements; records; exemptions (1) 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 Incidental medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The Licensee will wait until facility opens to determine IMS needs. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 Safe Sleep in Child Care: Resources can be found on our website at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing/Public-Information-and-Resources/Safe-Sleep . During the visit LPA Dorsey gave a copy to and went over PIN 20-24-CCP with licensee. Corrections needed before application is submitted to Licensing Program Manager: 1.) The window in the homes living room will be fixed. During the visit LPA observed the the first panel of the double paneled window to be broken. 2.) Adult #1 who is on the homes lease will be fingerprinted. Per licensee although Adult #1 is on the lease they do not live in the home. An exit interview was conducted, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were given and the report was reviewed with Licensee Earma White.