Pre-licensing visit·July 11, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Teodoro Trujillo met with Applicant, Sisy Arano Uscanga, to conduct an announced pre-licensing inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Applicant. Her 10 year old child and 14 year old step daughter who is visiting were present in the home during today's inspection. The Applicant and her spouse, Fernado are the adults residing in the home. There are two minor children residing in the home, 5-year-old and 10 year old. Days and hours of operation will be Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Applicant completed her Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training on 06/04/2022 and a copy of the certification is on file. Applicants CPR and First Aid certifications are current and expire on 06/2024. Copies of both certifications are on file. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers on 05/12/2022, and a copy of the certification is on file. A copy of current TB test, flu, Mmr, and Tdap vaccinations for the Applicant are on file. Applicant own the home and a copy of property title verifying control of property are on file. Applicant understands that she cannot care of more than 8 children at any time. Applicant does not have liability insurance and will issue Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (LIC 282). LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home with the Applicant during today's inspection. The Applicant's home is single story home located in a mobile home park and LPA observed no stairs during today's inspection. There are no wall heater units in the home. Applicant states that she will operate the day care in the following areas: Living room, kitchen/dinning room and hallway bathroom. Off limit areas inside the home: master bedroom 1 with bathroom, bedroom 2, bedroom 3 and hallway washroom. Off limit areas outside the home: right side carport area, right side metal storage shed and rear back yard. On limit outside: left side play area, not gated, applicant will supervise children at all times when children are in play area. The home is clean, orderly, (including heating/air conditioning), and ventilation for safety & comfort. There is sufficient toys, supplies, and equipment for the day care children both indoors/outdoors. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher (3A40BC) and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fenced backyard, and no bodies of water. Applicant states that she does not have any weapons/ammunition in the home. Applicant states that she does not have any pets in the home. Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. Applicant states that poisons are stored in locked washroom. LPA reminded Applicants that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. Applicant states that she will not administer any medication to the children at this time. Applicant states that a child will be isolated in the corner by the kitchen area if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Applicant has a First Aid kit in the home. 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. Sisy Arano Uscanga, 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. LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the Applicant. The Applicant understands the AB 633 fact sheet/copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224). LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the Applicant and advised her of the assessment of an immediate $500 civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected. LPA provided and reviewed 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 also discussed the importance of maintaining records for any person/assistant providing care to the children and children in the home under 10 years of age. LPA provided and 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 APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS: 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)/ (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 PIN 22-02-CCP - Best Practices Related to the Provision of Incidental Medical Services in Child Care Center and Family Care Homes was discussed with applicant. 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. LPA provided the applicant the Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed in Spanish with the Applicant, Sisy Arano Uscanga and LPA advised her that a small Family Child Care Home License is approved pending by Licensing Program Manager.