Pre-licensing visit·October 6, 2021

On 10/06/2021 at 10:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jose Guzman and Lilli Babcock conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection to inspect the facility for initial license. Risk assessment was conducted prior to entry. Upon arrival LPAs met with Applicant, Jacqueline Barragan. Applicant\342\200\231s mother, grandmother, three uncles, aunt, cousin, son, and nephews were also present. Applicant is requesting a small family child care license. The facility is a one story 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Also, on the property is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom guest home where 2 adults and 2 minors reside. Individuals residing on the property are 7 adults and 3 minors. Applicant guided LPAs on a tour of the facility both indoors and outdoors. There is a separate area in the home which has been divided to provide an additional living space where the Applicant\342\200\231s grandmother resides. In addition, the storage area has also been converted into a living space where the Applicant\342\200\231s unfingerprinted uncle is residing. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPAs observed a wall fireplace located in the living room that is covered with an unbolted wire mesh gate behind open cubbies, making the fireplace accessible. Per Applicant, child care will be provided from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Applicant understands that care for a child should not exceed 24 hours. Per Applicants, the following areas will be used for day-care : Living room, 1 bedroom (to gain access backyard), 1 bathroom, and backyard Per Applicants, Off-limits areas include : Side yard, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, dining room, 2 storage rooms, Grandmother\342\200\231s attached unit, and guest house. The doors to the off-limit areas will remain closed during operating hours. All children will not have access to guest house. Page 1 of 5 The Applicant does have all appropriate forms posted. LPA confirmed with the Applicant that most adults residing/working in the home have obtained criminal record and TB clearances. The facility has a working phone. Applicant has taken the 8-hour First Aid/CPR training, her certificate is valid thru 10/2022. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles for the Applicant was readily available during today's inspection. Applicant has completed the Mandated Reporter Training. There is an operational combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector maintained in the home. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged purchased 11/09/2020. The home has electrical outlet covers throughout and maintains a First Aid and Emergency Kit. There are some age appropriate materials and sleeping equipment was available for children to be enrolled in care. Per Applicant, there are no firearms in the home. The outdoor play area is a fenced backyard. Applicant must remove poisons from the outdoor laundry room and must be locked with a key or combination lock. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. The following was discussed with the applicant : \302\267 Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must obtain a criminal record clearance. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the home will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more per day Civil Penalty. \302\267 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. \302\267 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 . The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunization or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person\342\200\231s personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. Page 2 of 5 \302\267 A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility. \302\267 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. \302\267 The fire extinguisher type 2A10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. \302\267 Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home. \302\267 Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. \302\267 Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department. \302\267 Smoking is prohibited in a family child care home. \302\267 Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department. \302\267 Saucer chairs, bouncers, walkers, or any similar items are prohibited. \302\267 All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation. \302\267 Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License are required to be posted. LPA advised the Applicants how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . The LIC 311D Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home and hard copy of A Child Care Provider\342\200\231s Guide to Safe Sleep was provided. Page 3 of 5 Applicant states that she will care for infants. Applicant states that infants will sleep in the living room where they are constantly be supervised. LPA informed applicant that one crib for each infant in care will be needed. LPA informed Applicant that cribs or play yards shall not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards shall be free of loose articles and objects. No objects shall be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA informed Applicant that infants cannot be swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Applicant that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child\342\200\231s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Applicant. LPA provided the Applicant with a copy of A Child Care Provider\342\200\231s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices. 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 Based on the LPA observation, the following corrections need to be corrected prior to obtaining a small family child care license. Corrections are due by 10/27/2021: \302\267 Provide proof of bolted fireplace making fireplace inaccessible. \302\267 Provide proof of removal of poisons and are locked with a key or combination lock. \302\267 Provide an updated indoor/outdoor facility sketch to include the guest home. \302\267 Provide an updated application to include all adults living in the home. \302\267 Provide proof of completed outdoor patio. \302\267 Provide proof of fingerprints for all adults living in the home. \302\267 Provide proof of cleared storage area. Page 4 of 5 A small family child care licensee may be granted after final review of the application and upon receipt of proof of corrections for the above. Once licensed, the Applicant is required to adhere to the terms and limitation as stated on the license. Exit interview was conducted with Applicant, Jacqueline Barragan. Page 5 of 5