Pre-licensing visit·May 2, 2022

On 05/02/2022 at 10:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susy Cervantes met with applicant, Brenda Estrada Medrano to conduct a pre-licensing visit . Applicant stated that the adults living in the home are themselves, their mom, sister, and daughter with four children ages 17, 16, 11 and 6. Applicant's mom owns the house. Applicant will be getting liability insurance and she understood that if she decides not to carry liability insurance in the future, she will have parent/authorized representative sign the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for FCCH form (LIC 282). 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The entire home was inspected for health and safety hazards. The home had a working smoke detector, a working carbon monoxide detector, a working telephone and a two 2A10BC fire extinguishers that were fully charged. Certifications for CPR and First Aid expire 02/01/24. Preventative Health Practices training was complete on 05/03/20 and LPP on 05/27/21. Applicant has completed Mandated Reporter training on 09/07/2021. Immunizations for Measles, Pertussis, and influenza are on file for applicant. Continues on report dated 05/02/2022 ______________________________ pg. 1/3 Continuation of report dated 05/02/2022 ______________________________ pg. 2/3 Applicant stated that there were no pets or weapons in the home. LPA observed a blocked fireplace, no stairs and no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limit areas: four bedrooms, one bathroom, garage, left and right side yards. The days and hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 5:00 am to 2:00 pm. There were age appropriate toys in the day care areas. Bathroom was clean. Cleaning products, hazardous and sharp objects were inaccessible to children and stored in the top kitchen cabinets and an off limit room. Discipline policy was discussed with applicant and she understood that the children's personal rights should not be violated and corporal punishment is not allowed. Applicant stated that her discipline method will be speaking to them. Applicant will transport children but understood the safety seat belt/car seat requirements. A Family Child Care Home packet was reviewed with applicant. Department's website: www.ccld.ca.gov to obtain forms and regulations CCR, Title 22 was provided. Applicant was advised on the regulations that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, excersaucers and other similar items are not allowed. The following was discussed, isolation of sick children; supervision of children; capacity options; requirements for reporting suspected child abuse; unusual incident/injuries; fire drills practiced at least twice a year and documented. LPA also discussed the requirements of AB 633 to applicant and provided applicant the fact sheet and a copy of Acknowledgement of receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224). Zero Tolerance with $500 civil penalty was also explained to applicant. 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. 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. Continuation of report dated 05/02/2022 ______________________________ pg. 3/3 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 platform. 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 in Spanish with the applicant Brenda Estrada Medrano. A review of staff records on 04/26/2022 indicates that all staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA advised applicant that licensure for a small FCCH is approved pending the following: - Management's approva l