Pre-licensing visit·March 10, 2023

on 03/10/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justeene Tamayo conducted a Relocation Capacity Increase Prelicensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with applicant Christina Boktor. The requested capacity is 14. The fire department has granted a fire clearance. Licensee is advised that as a family childcare home operating at full capacity, she must adhere to the following: Operate with a Maximum of 14 children in care with no more than 3 Infants, also must have 2 school age children enrolled. Or Max. 12 Capacity with no more than 4 infants. A Qualified Assistant must be present when more than 8 children are in care. Upon arrival, LPA observed 0 children in care. This is a two story 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, laundry room, and garage. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Family members residing in the home include two adults (Licensee and Licensee's husband). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday,6:30AM-5:30PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Physical Plant: The home is clean and orderly. Main care will be provided in the family room area near the front door entrance. Children will only have access to the family room area. LPA observed the family room area to be fully barricaded by safety gates. Children will use the bathroom across from the family room. Children will nap on mats in the main care area. Off limit areas include all bedrooms, living room, dining room area, bathrooms #2 and #3, laundry room, entire upstairs, and garage. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (under kitchen sink) that can pose a danger to children. Medications will be stored in the upper kitchen cabinet. Sharp knives are located in the kitchen drawer. LPA observed the entrance to the kitchen area to be barricaded from the front entrance of the home, as well as the entrance from the kitchen to the family room. The following was discussed with the Applicant: Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter ( www.mandatedreporterca.com ) were reviewed, to be completed every two years; Applicant reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Applicant made aware that it is his/her/their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care. Applicant currently does not have Child Care Insurance. Per Applicant no on smokes in the home. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents. Applicant advised how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Applicant advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Applicant informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov . A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. Applicant advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to part obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable condition. LPA observed the required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is fully charged. The facility sketch is complete and current, there is working telephone (cell). Fireplace screened in living room. Home has central AC and heat. Safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials were observed. Electrical outlets are inaccessible. LPA reminded licensee, no baby bouncer saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment are allowed on the premises. There is age appropriate napping (mats) equipment. There are no window cords (tied high) accessible to children. Bathroom: Bathtub and shower are free of hazards. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, nail polish. Toilet and faucet are clean and operable. Kitchen: The home has a clean and fully stocked clean refrigerator/freezer. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Food brought from the children’s home shall be labeled and dated. Applicant currently has a food program. Outdoor: Children will play in the back yard. The play area is clear and clean of debris, play area is fenced and gated all around, play yard has grass and cement for play time. LPA observed the right side of the home to have a barricaded gate to make the outdoor air-conditioner inaccessible. LPA observed age appropriate toys for children. Per licensee, she does not have any pets on the premises. LPA reminded applicant hazardous items such as barbecue pits must remain in off limit areas. 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. PIN 22-01-CCLD dated 5/23/22 Individuals who hold a criminal record clearance or exemption must notify the Department within ten (10) calendar days of any change to their mailing address to ensure effective communication related to a criminal record clearance or exemption. Providers and Licensees are encouraged to ensure individuals on their employee/staff rosters are aware of this new requirement. Individuals may update their mailing address with the Department in various ways, including: logging into their Guardian account; sending an email to Guardian@dss.ca.gov; calling the customer service line at 888-422-5669; sending a request to update by fax at (916) 754-4589; or mailing the address change information to: Care Provider Management Bureau 744 P Street MS T9-15-62 Sacramento, CA 95814 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and also instructed applicant to visit 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. If you have questions regarding this PIN, please contact CPMB at 888-422-5669 or Guardian@dss.ca.gov for assistance. The Department will convey all new information through PINs. Please sign up to be notified here and visit the Department’s website for the latest PINs. Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Ready for licensure for large childcare license. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee. This report was read and provided to applicant on this date, as well as Notice of Site Visit. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies (thermometer) readily available. Licensee has CPR/First Aid 01/28/2023, CPR/First Aid will expire on 01/28/2025. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 02/15/2022. Mandated Reporter Training will expire on 02/15/2024. Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Roster, Postings, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP, Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC9227), Large and Small Child Care Ratio Packet, and Lead Poisoning flyer's. Applicant stated currently does not have childcare insurance. The following were observed/discussed and or provided: Seat Belt Safety, Safe Sleep poster observed, forms required for children file (LIC311D), Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB394), Roster (LIC9040), License, Staffing and Ratio (capacity limitations handout provided), Emergency and Disaster Information (LIC610A, LIC9148), Lead Flyer Requirement, liability insurance (LIC282) must have signed form on file if no liability insurance. Names of all adults living in the home: All adults living/residing in the home are fingerprint cleared and associated. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - 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 Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the Applicant shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "child care" room; Room additions to the family child care home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. Applicant shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition or construction. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Applicant shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.