Pre-licensing visit·August 7, 2024

A pre-licensing inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Castro. The applicants are requesting a license for a capacity of 08 children. Services will be available Mon-Sunday 4:30 AM \342\200\223 11:59 PM. The applicant understands that 24hr consecutive care is prohibited. The residence is three bedroom and two bathrooms. There are currently three adults living in the home. Applicants were 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 floor and yard plans were verified. The applicants provided proof of control of property. The children will have access to the day care classroom, hallway bathroom and backyard. The "off limits" areas of the home are three bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room and garage. These areas will be made inaccessible by child safety gate and doorknob covers. The home appears to be clean and orderly at this time and will remain so during childcare hours. There is a working telephone in the home. The sharp knives, cleaning supplies, medicines, will be stored out of the reach of children. Applicants stated that there are no firearms or weapons in the home. The Applicants state that there are no poisons in the home. The regulation that poisons are to be locked using a key or combination lock was reviewed. First Aid supplies will be maintained at the facility. The children in care will have access to age-appropriate toys and equipment. The home is equipped with a working smoke detector. The children will have access to an outdoor play area, which is the backyard, and it is fully fenced. There is no pool, spas, pond, or fountain the premises and none shall be added without prior approval of the Licensing agency. Continued on LIC 809-C Smoking is prohibited at all times in any area where childcare is provided. The applicants understand the responsibility to read and have knowledge of the laws and regulations for operation of a family childcare home. Forms and regulations must be obtained from the website http://ccld.ca.gov/ . The applicants understands that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect the facility with or without advance notice. Incidental Medical Services regulations were reviewed with the applicants. The applicants understands that if Incidental Medical Services are provided, an updated Plan of Operation shall be submitted and on file with the Department. 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. Parents will be required to sign insurance affidavits if the provider does not plan to purchase additional childcare liability insurance. Parent's rights are posted. Emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and the date documented. Children's records to be maintained. The children's 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 within seven days. The applicants will maintain current pediatric CPR, First Aid, and child abuse mandated reporter training certifications. The licensees 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 applicants 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. 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 applicants 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. 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 license-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. On this date, 08/06/2024, 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 address. 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. The applicants were informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 the applicants, Nicole Castro Alegre and Ronal Guzman Vasquez. This small FCCH application is approved for licensure effective 08/07/24.