Pre-licensing visit·September 6, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Cortez conducted an announced Pre-licensing for a Small Family Child Care Home. LPA was greeted and granted access to home by Applicant, Yazmin Rios. LPA explained the pre-licensing inspection process and toured the home. Applicant\342\200\231s hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 3:00am to 5:00pm. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during inspection. LPA verified the facility Sketch LIC999A submitted to the department with the layout of the home to confirm the on and off limits. Off Limits Areas : Bedrooms 1,2,3, master bedroom and master bathroom, laundry room, and garage On Limit Areas : Kitchen/dining area, living room, 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 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. Yazmin Rios 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 applicant has submitted provided proof of control of property. Because the applicant rents home, proof of landlord notification was received July 3 rd , 2024. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification forms (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149) also received July 3 rd 2024. In Spanish LPA informed Applicant that Licensing forms and Title 22 regulations, can be obtained through the internet at www.ccld.ca.gov In Spanish LPA reviewed the pre licensing packet with the Applicant. In Spanish LPA discussed the Individual Infant Sleeping plan and form 9227 with the Applicant. Applicant does have current Mandated Reporter Certificate and will expire on 1-30-2026. 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 . Applicant has a current CPR and First Aid card that expires 1-24-2026 Website for resource information: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Self-Assessment-Guides-and-Key-Indicator-Tools/Quarterly-Updates 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 reviewed in Spanish 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. 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-andresources/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. LPA reviewed supervision of children was discussed with the Applicant. Applicant understands that she 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. The Applicant understands the capacity ratios for a small home day care. LPA explained and the capacity chart with Applicant and gave copies for reference. 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. 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. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Upon the issuance of Type A citations, a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report LIC809 has to be posted on the wall and a copy to be given to all parents of currently and newly enrolled children for next 12 months. In addition, copy of LIC9224 Statement Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports need to be signed and kept in child files . 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 understands that the application for a small childcare license is to be reviewed by Management prior to licensing approval. A notice of site visit was given to applicant 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 in Spanish with the applicant Yazmin Rios .