Pre-licensing visit·June 6, 2023

A prelicensing inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mindy Mohr. The applicant, Wendy Lopez is requesting a license for a capacity of 8 children. Child Care Services will be available Monday through Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm. The applicant understands that 24-hour consecutive care is prohibited. The home is a 3 bedroom/2 bath two story home. There is one adult living in the home. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. The floor and yard plans were verified. This is a two story home. The children will have access to the first level which includes the living room, play room, napping room, kitchen, and bathroom. The off-limits areas of the home include the entire second level of the home and the garage. Their is a gate at the bottom of the stairs and the door to the garage has a locking door knob and a door knob cover. The home appears to be clean and orderly at this time and will remain so during child care hours. There is a working telephone in the home. The sharp knives, cleaning supplies, and medicines, are stored out of the reach of children. The applicant states there are no guns or dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed. Applicant states there are no poisons in the home, and none were observed during today's inspection. The requirement that poisons be stored in a space locked with a key lock/combination lock was reviewed. LPA observed safe toys and equipment available for children. The home is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. The fire extinguisher is rated at least 2A10BC was charged. The children will use the backyard patio as a play area which will be fenced off from the rest of the yard. There is no spa, pool, pond, or fountain on the premises. None shall be added without prior approval of the Licensing agency. Continued on LIC 809-C Proof of control of property is on file. Parent's rights are posted. Emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and the date documented. LPA reviewed the LIC 311D with the Applicant; Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. The roster is to remain current at all times. Unusual Incident Report procedures were explained, to include notification before close of next business day and follow-up with written report to: cclrpregionalofficegeneral@dss.ca.gov within seven days. The applicant will maintain current pediatric CPR, First Aid, and child abuse mandated reporter training certifications. The applicant shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised by a fingerprinted adult with current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. The applicant understands that children may only be transported by adults with a criminal record clearance and are never to be left unattended in a vehicle. Infants and children shall not be allowed to sleep in car carriers in the home. The applicant clearly understands the maximum number of children for whom care can be provided and the limitations on the number of infants (birth to age 2) that may be cared for and when two of the children in care must be school aged. The applicant understands that all children under age 10 are included in the ratio. Smoking is prohibited at all times in any area where child care is provided. The applicant understands the responsibility to read and have knowledge of the laws and regulations for operation of a family child care home. Forms and regulations must be obtained from the website http://ccld.ca.gov/ . The applicant understands that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect the facility with or without advance notice. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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. Continued on LIC 809-C 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 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. Any proposed changes to the physical plant, telephone number, or change of address shall be immediately reported to the Department. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant, Wendy Lopez. This home is prepared to become licensed upon management approval. Licensee will be notified when licensed.