Pre-licensing visit·July 19, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stacy Torrence conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection of the facility on today's date. The LPA toured the facility with the applicants, Patricia Price and Gary Gahm. A review of criminal clearance records on this date indicates adults who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently there are three adult residents and two minor children living in the home. Applicants stated they are not currently registered with any Foster Care agency or holds a foster parent license. Applicants was reminded to notify the licensing office, if this changes. The facility is a two-story home with five bedrooms, four bathrooms, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, den, laundry room, pantry room, attached garage, front yard (not fenced) and backyard that is fenced. The applicants has designated three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, den, and backyard as part of her day-care. Applicants has designated the entire second floor, laundry room, pantry room, front yard and attached garage as the off-limit areas. Applicants has placed a child proof gate at the bottom stairs leading to the second floor, ensuring the off-limit areas are inaccessible to children, during operation hours. Applicants have a push button lock leading to the laundry room and pantry room. There is a tree house located in the outdoor activity area(backyard), which is off-limits and has latched barricade at the bottom stairs. There are stairs on the side of the house leading to the second floor which has a safety gate at the bottom and a lock door at the top. The applicants acknowledged the children may never enter the off-limit areas. Control of property was verified by LPA during today\342\200\231s inspection. The applicants has a cell phone that is used for childcare. The applicants were informed if a cell phone is used for childcare, it must remain on the premises at all times during hours of operation. Applicants was informed and understands the home is to be free from smoking during hours of operation. Continue on next page (1 of 4) The facility has five fireplaces, located in the family room, master bedroom, living room, dining room and one upstairs, which are all barricaded with glass doors, with latches on them, ensuring they are inaccessible to the children in care. Cleaning solutions/chemicals, utensils, and sharp knives located in the kitchen, are located in the upper cabinet with a safety latch, and in the kitchen drawers with safety latches, ensuring they are inaccessible to children in care. Poisons/Hazardous items are stored in a locked shed located in the backyard. There is no body of water. The toys are age appropriate and in good condition for the potential ages served. Baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items will not be used for children in care. The applicants stated there are not weapons or firearms on the premises. When firearms are present, they must be locked and stored separately from the ammunition. During today's inspection, the smoke detector and carbon monoxide were operable, and the fire extinguisher was charged. EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & Pediatric First Aid are current for the applicants and expires on 12/2022. Applicants completed the 8-hour Preventative Health Practices, Nutrition Course and Lead Poisoning Preventive Course on 01/2021 with Heart Plus. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 The following was discussed with applicant: Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living or working in the home must be fingerprinted cleared prior to being present in the facility. LPA provide applicant with website for Live-Scan locations oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations for all adult complete LIC 9163. If adult is fingerprinted cleared and associated to another facility, licensee must submit a Criminal Record Transfer Request (LIC 9182) or Exemption Transfer Request form (LIC 9188). Contact Licensing Office (714)703-2800 ask for Personnel ID#, fax Criminal Background Transfer Request form (LIC 9182 or LIC 9188) with copy of a valid identification issued by State or Federal Government and Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508) to fax # (714)703-2831 prior to hiring adult. Failure to complete the clearance process or license association for any adult resident or assistant will result in a civil penalty assessment against the license. Continue on next page (2 of 4) LPA reviewed Unusual Incident Report (UIR) form (LIC 624B)-advised to contact Licensing Officer of the Day within 24 hours and complete the UIR within seven days by faxing LIC624B to (714)703-2831. LPA advised applicant to report to licensing any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child or any changes to hours and days of operation and also for any changes to facility, including on/off limit areas and change in phone number. LPA reviewed with applicants requirements of Disaster Preparedness drills (documented every 6 months). The LPA advised of Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282) if did not purchase liability insurance and to maintain the form in the children's files, and Car Safety Seat pamphlet were discussed and provided to the applicant. Posting requirements which include but not limited to Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9141), Parents Rights (PUB 394), Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213), and License (LIC 203). LPA reviewed with applicant the need to maintain records including but not limited to Children records and Staff/Adults records, (LIC 311D). Applicants was informed of Mandated Reporter Training for self and all assistants. Department website http:/www.ccld.ca.gov was given to download forms, Title 22 regulations, Providers Information Notices, and online trainings. The applicant was also informed to visit the website for Quarterly Updates. The applicant was advised on how to receive notifications for quarterly updates and provided with Child Care Advocate contact information: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . LPA reviewed Title 22 Regulation Section 102423 Personal Rights including but not limited to: no intimidation, no humiliation, and no corporal punishment. A copy of \342\200\234A Child Care Providers Guild to Safe Sleep\342\200\235 was provided to applicant: English: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf Spanish: https//www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/ChildCareProvSleepSPAN2011.pdf AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx NIH: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/environment/room/text_alternative Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials Continue on next page (3 of 4) LPA reviewed with applicants the following safe sleep best practices: \302\267 Always place infants on their backs for sleeping \302\267 Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress \302\267 Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib \302\267 Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard \302\267 Pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them \302\267 Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping \302\267 The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not too hot or too cold The applicant was given a pamphlet on Lead Exposure and was discussed with provider. Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org . The Chaptered Legislation for AB 2084 (Nutritious Beverages) is available to view on the website at: http://ccld.ca.gov/res/pdf/12APX-11.pdf LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian The facility was in compliance for a Small Family Child Care Home with Title 22 Regulations at the time of inspection. A license will be issued after final review, in the event additional requirements are needed, the applicants will be notified . An exit interview conducted where the report was reviewed with the applicant. Appeal Rights and the appeal rights process was discussed with the applicant. The applicant was informed all appeals must be in writing and received by the licensing office within 15 business days. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and discussed as required by H&S Code Sec. 1596.817. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. End of Report