Pre-licensing visit·June 17, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection to the home today. LPA met with Lorena Alvarez Castillo, applicant, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. The adults that reside in the home are the applicant and her spouse Mario. Also in the home reside applicant's minor children ages 16, 14, 9, and 5 years old. Days and hours of operation will be Monday to Saturday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Applicant understands that the children cannot stay in the home for more than 24 continue hours. Applicant has completed her Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training on 8/25/2018 and the lead poison training on 5/14/21. Applicant's CPR and First Aid certifications are current and will expire on 4/24/2023. Applicant rents the home and a copy of the rental lease was filed in Licensing Department file. Applicant states will acquire liability insurance for a family child care home (FCCH) as soon as she starts providing care, meanwhile she stated will use the Affidavit regarding liability insurance for Childcare (form LIC 282). LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas during today's inspection. LPA observed there are not wall heaters in the home. Off limit areas inside the home: One bedroom and one bathroom in the second floor, and two bedrooms in the first floor, and the attached garage. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher and at least one working smoke detector. LPA observed the home has at least one working carbon monoxide detector. Off limits out door areas are: A shed located on the back yard. LPA observed there are not bodies of water. LPA observed the home has barricaded stairs, and applicant understands the barricade must be on when children under 5 years old are present in the home. Applicant's will use the back yard as playground for the children in care, and the back yard is fenced. LPA observed the home has one fireplace in the on limits area, and it is blocked with an affixed piece of wood. Applicant states that there are no weapons in the home. Applicant understand that cleaning products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects shall not be accessible to children. LPA reminded applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. A review of staff records on 6/17/21 indicates that not all the adults residing in the home or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. ********************* Report dated 6/17/21 continues in page 2 *************** Report dated 6/17/21 continues from page 1. LPA reminded Applicant of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12 month period. Forms of discipline applicant will use: Communication with children and redirection. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. LPA informed applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented. Applicant understands that her children ages 9 and 5 years old form part of the capacity of the license when they are present and until they reach the age of ten years old. A Family Child Care Home packet with updated Licensing forms was provided to and reviewed with the applicant. Department website: www. ccld.ca.gov provided to applicant. LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the applicant. LPA also discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the applicant. LPA observed proof of immunization for measles, pertussis and influenza are in file for applicant. 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 . Applicant has completed the required "mandated reporter" training AB1207 on 3/26/21 and applicant understands the training is mandatory for all the adults in contact with children. LPA referred the Licensee to the Department website: www.manatedreporterca.com for additional information on the online training. Report dated 6/17/21 continue on page 3. Report continues from page 2. LPA advised licensee of the new regulations on Safe sleep for infant children. and provided licensee with form LIC9227. LPA referred the Licensee to the Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov for additional information. LPA provided licensee with the Lead Poisoning Facts sheet. LPA conducted an exit interview with the applicant and advised her that a small FCCH license will be approved pending on the following: 1) applicant to obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption for applicant's husband Mario. Applicant's husband Mario currently shows in process in the Guardian system, and 2) Approval from a manager of the Licensing Department.