Pre-licensing visit·March 29, 2022

On 03/29/22 at 12:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liana Stepanyan conducted an announced pre-licensing site visit. This visit is to verify that the applicant remains in substantial compliance with the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing family childcare homes. LPA met with applicant who guided the analyst on a tour of the facility. Applicant has all appropriate forms posted. First Aid/CPR certificate is valid thru 11/2023. LPA confirmed with applicant that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. Per applicant, hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 6am to 6pm. This is a one-story home, 2-bed, 2-bath, the following areas are used for daycare: living/dining/family room, bathroom #1, and front yard. Off limit areas include master bedroom #1 hallway bathroom, bedroom #2, garage, laundry room, kitchen and backyard. Drawers and lower cabinets in kitchen/bathroom do not contain any hazardous items. There is an operational smoke alarm and fire extinguisher maintained in the home including carbon monoxide detector. The home has electrical outlet covers throughout and maintains a First Aid Kit in the kitchen area. There are adequate age appropriate toys, books, games, and cots for napping. There are no firearms present on the premises as stated by applicant. Furthermore, there are no bodies of water. The outdoor play area is fenced which is free of hazards and has sufficient toys. LPA reviewed the following: required departmental documents, regulation highlights, community resources, capacity limitations, supervision, clearances, emergency drills, child passenger law, unusual incidents, and mandated reporting. Applicant is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall never be permitted during daycare operation. For licensing regulations/updates/forms, go to webpage http://www.ccld.ca.gov . 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed, informing applicant when any IMS is provided, a plan for providing IMS must be submitted to the Department prior to providing care to a child that need IMS. The plan shall state the type of IMS the facility will be offering, stating the person providing care has been trained to provide the named IMS. The plan will also provide the steps that will be taken when IMS is provided to a child. Applicant stated currently does not have childcare insurance. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov . The applicant is ready for licensure. No corrections are needed and can be licensed as a Large Family Child Care Home. Exit interview conducted copy of this report was provided to applicant .