Pre-licensing visit·July 6, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Macias conducted an announced Prelicensing/ Relocation Inspection. The LPA met with the Licensee Zarlakta Sangar and disused the nature of today's inspection. The Applicant/ Licensee recently submitted an application for a relocation. The purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection is to ensure the home is in compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations. Todays census is 8, upon arrival LPA observed 8 children (2 infants, 5 preschool age, 1 school age) present, the Applicant/ Licensee will receive a deficiency for providing unlicensed care. Unlicensed care was discussed with the Applicant/ Licensee. The Licensee and her husband Habib Sangar are the only adult who reside in the home. The Licensee also has four children, an eighteen month old son, a six and a half year old daughter, a ten year old son, and a twelve year old daughter who resides in the home. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7am - 5:30pm. The Licensee's CPR and First Aid are current, and expire June 26, 2023. The Licensee has completed the Lead Poisoning Prevention Training. Applicant may obtain liability insurance upon receiving her license. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the children in care. The home is orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA did not observe a wall heater in the home (central heat). The off limit areas inside the home are: entire second floor, back yard, and detached garage. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA did not observe a body of water. The Licensee states that she does not have weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons, medications, and other similar items are out of reach and inaccessible to children. Licensee states that he does not administer medications at this time. Applicant will be using effective communication, as well as offering alternative activity as forms of discipline. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. Discussed 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. LPA informed applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented. The LPA also reviewed the Child Care Program COVID-19 Self-Assessment check list with the Applicant. LPA also went over safe sleep for infants: \302\267 Always place infants on their backs for sleeping. \302\267 Use a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress. \302\267 Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib. \302\267 Keep all items out of the crib or play yard. \302\267 Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them. \302\267 Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping. A review of staff records on July 6, 2021 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. 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. A $500 immediate civil penalty. An ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected. 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 Type B deficiency cited. LPA conducted an exit interview with the Applicant/ Licensee and advised that a Small Family Child Care Home license will be issued pending management approval. A copy of this report was provided to the Licensee.