Pre-licensing visit·June 5, 2023

At 2:30 pm on June 5th, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with Applicant, Rachaiel McKnight, for the purpose of an announced prelicensing change of location inspection. Applicant was previously licensed at facility 293623926 . Applicant understands that effective today, the old facility will be closed and care can no longer take place at that location. Facility operating hours will be from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee 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. Applicant guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, office nook, laundry room, and there is a detached garage on the property. Off-limit areas include two bedrooms on the left side of the hall (Bedrooms 2 & 3), hallway bathroom (Bathroom 2), and garage. Applicant acknowledges that child care children must not enter these off limits areas of the home, and their own children under 10 years will count toward the childcare ratio when present during operating hours. LPA observed a 2A10-BC fire extinguisher and functioning combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Cleaning materials, hazardous items, and medications are all stored inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Applicant stated that there are no weapons nor poisons in the home. Applicant rents the home and has provided a lease showing proof of control of property. Applicant has completed the required Preventative Health and Safety course which includes 1 hour of nutrition and lead prevention training. CPR and First aid certification was verified and will expire 5/25, and applicant had a valid AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certificate that expires 5/25. Applicant understands that a current roster must be maintained and that a fire drill must be conducted and documented once every six months. Report continued on LIC809-C 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-and-resources/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. Applicant understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. Applicant understands that if any changes are made to the off limits of the home; licensing must be notified and a safety inspection conducted prior to any child care children being able to have access to the area. Smoking prohibition was discussed. This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the applicant. Records, postings and reporting requirements were discussed. Applicant was encouraged to visit the department website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to family child care homes. Effective today, Monday, June 5th, 2023, facility is approved for a Large Family Child Care Home license for a capacity of 12 children with no more than 4 infants, or up to 14 children with no more than 3 infants, 1 child in Transitional Kindergarten or above and 1 child at least age 6. Infants are children under the age of 2.