Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 07/24/2023 at 09:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susy Cervantes met with applicant, Lorena Alvarez Castillo, to conduct a
change of location pre-licensing visit. Licensee is currently licensed at
665 ALVARADO COURT
, SALINAS, CA 93907, license #
274416009
.
Applicant stated that the adults living in the home are themselves, their spouse, and their daughter with two children ages 15 and 10 years old.
Because the licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).
Applicant plans to get 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).
Licensee 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.
The entire home was inspected for health and safety hazards. The home has a working smoke detector, a working carbon monoxide detector, a working telephone and a 3A40BC fire extinguishers that was serviced on 04/17/2023. Certifications for CPR and First Aid expire 04/2025. Preventative Health Practices training was complete on 05/14/21. Applicant has completed Mandated Reporter training on 03/10/2022, however the general class has not been taken. Immunizations for Measles, Pertussis, and influenza are on file for applicant.
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Licensee stated that there are no weapons and no pets in the home. LPA observed a blocked fireplace, no stairs and no bodies of water. Off limit areas: three bedrooms, one bathroom, garage, shed, left and right side yards. The days and hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
There were age appropriate toys in the childcare areas
. Bathroom was clean.
Cleaning products, hazardous and sharp objects were inaccessible to children and stored in the top kitchen cabinets, bedroom, and garage. 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. Licensee stated that her discipline method will be speaking to them. Licensee stated they will not transport children; they understood the safety seat belt/car seat requirements.
LPA reviewed with licensee 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. 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. Licensee 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 deficiencies with $500 civil penalty was also explained to applicant.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep
, as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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
.
On this date, 06/22/2023, 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.
Licensee 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.
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 with the licensee, Lorena Alvarez Castillo. LPA advised applicant that licensure for a large Family Child Care Home license is approved pending the following:
- General training for Mandated Reporter
- Management's approval