Pre-licensing visit·October 4, 2023

On 10/04/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jeovanna Yanez met with Applicant, Maria Caroselli for a pre-licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband, her adult son and one minor child reside in the home. Background clearances are discussed and LIS 531/Roster Report were signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance . Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: \302\267 On this date, 06/27/2023, 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 addresses. 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. \302\267 This is a two story four bedroom, three bathroom home and upstairs area will be off-limits to the day-care children. There is a gate at the bottom of the stairs making upstairs area inaccessible. Care and supervision will be provided in the front living room, downstairs bedroom #1, and hallway bathroom. Off-limit rooms/areas are made inaccessible via safety gate and/or safety latch. There is a fireplace in the second living room that applicant states will not be used during day-care hours. \302\267 Applicant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through HSI Pediatric with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on March 18, 2025. (CONTINUED ON 809-C) \302\267 Preventative Health and Safety Course with Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on April 29, 2023. \302\267 Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on April 18, 2023. \302\267 SB 792 immunizations verified and on file. \302\267 Applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. Applicant has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 8 children. \302\267 In the front living room, LPA observed learning wall art, foam mats, wooden cubbies for storage, children size furnture, and safe toys for the children. In downstairs bedroom #1, LPA observed one play yard and an art easel. Children will nap on mats, infants will nap in play yards in downstairs bedroom. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. \302\267 LPA inspected the fenced backyard which will be off limits to the day care children. Prior to use, Applicant will contact Licensing to come clear backyard for day-care use. LPA observed a broken wooden plank, a loose wooden support beam, some protruding nails on the backyard fence, deep holes in the sodded area, and potentially hazardous items accessible to children. \302\267 Facility has 3A40BC fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place. \302\267 Knives are stored on top of the refrigerator and in a bottom kitchen drawer made inaccessible via safety latch. Medications are stored in the upstairs master bedroom. Cleaning compounds are stored bottom kitchen cabinet via safety latch. \302\267 There are no bodies of water in the home or premises. \302\267 There is a dog that is kept in off-limits areas. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets. (CONTINUED ON 809-C) \302\267 Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises. \302\267 Advised applicant fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example. \302\267 Applicant is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present. \302\267 Applicant is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a) . \302\267 Applicant is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Applicant states the home is smoke-free. \302\267 Applicant states she will be transporting day care children. Applicant understands that she must have proper car restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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. LPA provided applicant with Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout. 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 (CONTINUED ON 809-C) 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. 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. Applicant was advised that she may access CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov for additio nal forms and licensing updates. Applicant is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the regulations periodically. 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. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Saturday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided. 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-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Pending a final review of application file, licensure as a Small Family Day Care Home capacity of 8 children ages under 18 years will be recommended effective 10/05/2023. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant.