Pre-licensing visit·October 4, 2022

Inspection was conducted in Spanish On October 4, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted a relocation prelicensing inspection at the above facility. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA was greeted by applicant, Elizabeth Gonzalez. Present in the home was applicant and applicants husband Rodrigo Guzman. Also residing in the home is applicants adult son, Armando Gonzalez, minor child and applicant has 1 dog on the premises Applicant guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA did not observe any children in care. This is a single story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, dinning room, kitchen, fenced in rear side yard, completely fenced in rear yard, swimming pool, detached garage and spare bedroom. Off Limits: living room, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rear yard, swimming pool, detached garage and spare bedroom. Day care area: Kitchen, family room, dinning room, bathroom located on the right side of the hallway and rear side yard. Per Applicant, there are weapons, but no firearms on the premise. LPA observed multiple pocket knives; pocket knives are in off limit areas and are inaccessible to children in care. LPA did not observe any firearms. There are age appropriate toys (blocks, dramatic play area, dolls, play house). Age appropriate napping equipment (mats and play pen). The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is not in operable condition; last service date was in 2020. LPA observed an operable smoke detector and carbon monoxide. Home has central AC and heat. CPR/First Aid expire 09/10/2024. The First Aid kit was observed and is complete. The following was discussed with the Applicant: Capacity requirements, Notification of Parent's Rights, Roster requirements (keep updated names and blue sheet), Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, Safe Sleep and information on shaking baby syndrome . The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Applicant was advised on how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Applicant was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Applicant advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family child care 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. Requirements for fingerprint clearances and associations were discussed with the Applicant. Applicant was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B (Same day/ASAP or within next business day within normal business hours 8-5 and written report within 7 days). Pamphlet providing Information regarding, Seat Belt Safety and Notification of Parent's Rights poster (Monterey Park Regional Child Care Office) was provided. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents. The information regarding new legislation with regards to exemptions and Parent’s Rights was also discussed. Applicant was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days . If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809 or LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per violation will be assessed. Copies of the reports must also be provided to each parent when a serious deficiency, Type A, is cited (LIC9224). Applicant informed to review Quarterly updates/regulations for 2015-2019 on the department website: Summer 2015 - Incidental Medical Services information. --Applicant was advised visit www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information. --Applicant was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse, 1-800-827-8724 --Family Child Care Providers (Disaster Planning information): https://ccld.family-child-care-providers/disaster-planning-and-fire-safety/ --Child Care Videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org --Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov --Applicant was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. 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.html (Plan is on file or currently no plan on file). Prior to licensure, applicant needs to comply with bodies of water regulation, ensure that is an operable fire extinguisher and ensure that all adults residing in the home are fingerprint cleared. Per applicant the owner of the home at times sleeps/works in the spare bedroom attached to the garage. However, per applicant the home owner has her own entrance and does not come in contact with applicants part of the home. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the applicant on this date.