Pre-licensing visit·November 5, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Cortez conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection today. LPA arrived at the home and met with Lucia Tovar-Pina Applicant. The purpose of today's pre-licensing inspection is for a home childcare relocation. The Application is currently licensed for a large childcare. Applicant\342\200\231s hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00am to 7:00pm. Physical Plant tour: LPA toured the indoor & outdoor areas of the home with the Applicants during today's inspection. The home is orderly and clean. There is a fireplace in the living room barricaded and not in use. The off-limit areas: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, and laundry room. And on-limit areas: kitchen/dining area, living room, bathroom, hallway, and backyard. LPA explained the Fire drills are to be conducted are every 6 months. The Applicant understands the importance of maintaining a current children's' roster. The Applicant has a working cell phone in the home. LPA observed toys and play equipment for the day care children. All detergents, cleaning compounds, other similar items and poisons are inaccessible to children. LPA explained and the capacity chart with Applicant and gave copies for reference. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher in the kitchen. There are working smoke & carbon monoxide detectors in the home. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. The Applicant understands that all pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water shall be covered or fenced as specified in Title 22 regulations to be inaccessible to children. Applicant states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA reviewed supervision of children was discussed with the Applicant. Applicant understands that they must be present in the home at least 80 percent of the hours the day care is in operation and ensure that the children are always supervised. 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. Applicant has a current CPR and First Aid card that expires April 2026. Website for resource information: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Self-Assessment-Guides-and-Key-Indicator-Tools/Quarterly-Updates LPA discussed Senate Bill 792, Assembly Bill (AB) 1207 (Mandated Child Abuse Reporting Training) which is required training that began on January 1, 2018 and requires renewal every two years, AB 633 was discussed with applicant Licensing forms, Title 22 regulations, can be obtained through the internet at www.ccld.ca.gov . Mandated Reported Training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com . On this date, 10/17/2024, 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. 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 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. 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 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, licensee, or facility representative] 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 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. 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 A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Lucia Tovar-Pina.