Pre-licensing visit·June 27, 2025

A prelicensing inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Maciel. The applicant, Amber Sublet is requesting a license for a capacity of 14 children. Fire Safety Inspection Request was sent to the Ukiah Fire Department on 6/20/25. Services will be available Monday through Thursday 08:00 am \342\200\223 04:30 pm. The applicant understands that 24-hour consecutive care is prohibited. The home is a 3 bedroom/3 bath, single-story home. There are currently 2 adults living in the home. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The applicant provided proof of control of property. The floor and yard plans are verified. The children will have access to the classroom, the daycare bathroom, the driveway, and the play area. The side yard and backyard kitchen, living room, all bedrooms, and bathroom 1 and 2 are off-limits, made inaccessible by door locks and door knob covers. Applicant stated she will construct fencing in the side yard to separate the entrance to the classroom from the side and back yards in the future. The home appears to be clean and orderly at this time and will remain so during childcare hours. There is a working telephone in the home. The sharp knives, cleaning supplies, and medicines, are stored out of the reach of children. The applicant states that firearms are not stored in the home and none were observed by LPA. Applicant stated they understand that the storage of any poisons must be stored using a key or combination lock. LPA observed safe toys and equipment available for children. The home is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Continued on LIC809-C The fire extinguisher is rated at least 2A10BC and was charged. Children will have access to the play area which is fully fenced. There is a hot tub in back yard which LPA observed had a locked cover. Applicant stated that she intends to construct an in-ground pool in the side yard in the future. LPA reviewed the regulations for bodies of water, specifically in-ground pools. Any proposed changes to the physical plant, telephone number, or change of address shall be immediately reported to the Department. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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 . Parents will be required to sign insurance affidavits if the provider does not plan to purchase additional child care liability insurance. Parent's rights are posted. Emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and the date documented. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. The roster is to remain current at all times. Unusual Incident Report procedures were explained, to include notification before close of next business day and follow-up with written report to: cclrpregionalofficegeneral@dss.ca.gov, within seven days. The applicant will maintain current pediatric CPR, First Aid, and child abuse mandated reporter training certifications, to be renewed every two years. The applicant shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised by a fingerprinted adult with current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. The applicant understands that children may only be transported by adults with a criminal record clearance and are never to be left unattended in a vehicle. Infants and children shall not be allowed to sleep in car carriers in the home. The applicant clearly understands the maximum number of children for whom care can be provided and the limitations on the number of infants (birth to age 2) that may be cared for and when two of the children in care must be school aged. Smoking is prohibited at all times in any area where child care is provided. Continue LIC809-C The applicant understands the responsibility to read and have knowledge of the laws and regulations for operation of a family child care home. Forms and regulations must be obtained from the website http://ccld.ca.gov/ . The applicant understands that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect the facility with or without advance notice. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the applicant and discussed 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. On this date, 06/24/25, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 platforms. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant, Amber Sublet. The facility will be licensed upon receipt of fire clearance and TB clearance for all adults living in the home.