Pre-licensing visit·January 7, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Desai, Ketki conducted an announced in-person Pre-Licensing inspection for a new Small Family Child Care home. LPA met with the applicant Ms.Ejtehadi, Zahra who provided a tour of the new home. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary indicates adult residents, who require caregiver background check clearances, transfers, exemptions have been obtained and they are cleared. Applicant stated, she is not currently registered with any Resource Foster Care agency or holds a Resource foster parent license. Applicant was reminded if changes, to notify the licensing office. The applicant is requesting a Small family childcare home license. Per applicant, operation hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and care and supervision shall be provided to children ages 4 months to 14 years old (Infants to School age children) All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas. This is a two story home with 4 bedrooms, 2 and half bathrooms, family room, living area, kitchen, dining area, laundry room, open back yard with two side yards and an attached garage. Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell phone), ventilation and heating. The home has a central air and heating system and the unit is installed in the back yard (Right hand side) in an off limit area with a brink wall fencing across it, making it inaccessible to children. There is a stairway leading to the second level, there are two fire places on the first level of the home, living area and family room. This rooms are off limits to the children. There is also one fire place in the Master bedroom on the second level of the home. (Off limit area) Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in areas designated for children. The applicant states (that there are no poisons on the premises). Applicant was advised that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. (1) Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children and parents are: Applicant has designated the first level of the home (Kitchen/ Living area / Dining area/ Family room/ Laundry room/ part of the back yard/ side yards /3 bedrooms/ one and half bathrooms and the attached garage as off-limits areas. Applicant is in process of installing two child safety gates on the first level, one at the entrance of the family room and other at the end of the kitchen making this areas inaccessible to children. Living area is open children shall walk through this room to access the back yard space for outdoor activities. There is a fire place in the living area, which needs a safe barrier across it. Kitchen entrance also needs a child safety gate to make it inaccessible to children. Garage door is on the first level of the home, the door was closed and locked. Laundry room is on the first level of the home and door has a locked knob. All the three bedrooms are on the second level of the home and the doors have a locked knob. Part of the back yard is off limits and applicant has installed a safety barrier surrounding the designated play area for the children, making the other side inaccessible to children. During the Pre-licensing inspection, LPA observed the designated off limits areas were closed and locked. The applicant shall use the Cell phone for Day care activities and applicant was informed if a cell phone is used for child care, it must remain on the premises at all times during hours of operation. Applicant was informed and understands the home is to be free from smoking during hours of operation. Applicant understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Areas Designated for Day care activities : Applicant has designated the living area/ one bedroom with one full bathroom on the second level of the home for Day care activities. Part of back yard for Outdoor activities. The children shall enter through the main door of the home, they shall climb up several stairs to the second level to gain access to the designated Day Care room. Day care will be held in large living area , one bedroom and one full bathroom . Applicant has installed a child gate at the end of the child care bedroom making it separate from the other areas. The designated Child Care room was observed to have age appropriate toys, arts and craft materials, books and educational items. There is designated play area for the infants and toddler age group in this room Older children shall nap on mats in this area, linens and blankets shall be provided by the parents and applicant does have additional linens if needed. (Page-2) Infant Care : Bedroom next to the Day care is the designated Infant napping room, it has the needed cribs, portable pac & play, changing table, high chair, potty chair and step stool. Applicant also has an assistant who will provide supervision to infants during their napping time. The bathroom is located across the infant bedroom, children will walk from the day care area to access the bathroom. It was observed to be safe and free of hazardous items. There are cabinets under the sink with no hazardous items. Applicant has a toddler potty chair / step stool, she plans to provide toilet training to the young toddlers. Applicant shall provide AM/PM snacks and lunch, if the food is brought from home, these containers shall be labelled with their names by the parents and stored accordingly. Upon entrance through the designated main door of the home applicant shall receive the children here, due to pandemic parents are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines, upon entrance temperatures shall be checked, hands shall be sanitized, before children are guided into the designated day care areas through the stairway. O UTDOOR PLAY AREA: Applicant have designated the part of open back yard for outdoor activities for enrolled children. The backyard is completely fenced covered with concrete flooring. Outdoor play equipment's are arranged under the shaded area. Children shall come down through the stairs, walk through the living area on the first level to access the outdoor play area. The area is surrounded by child safety gates on all the four sides, making the side yards and part of back yard inaccessible to children. Per applicant there are no firearms, weapons or bodies of water in the home. Applicant has one guinea pig, as a pet, it shall be kept in off limit areas during operating hours. Applicant has been advised to ensure the Pet food is not in the Day Care areas. The value on the 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, as indicated on service tag observed. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Applicant has mounted Fire extinguisher in the Day care area Applicant have completed the required Mandated Reporter Child Abuse training, Health and Safety with Nutrition and Lead Poisoning component training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR which is valid through 10/20/2023 There are first aid supplies available. (Page-3) The following was discussed with the applicant :\302\267Applicant Ms. Ejtehadi, Zahra 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. In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, TB clearance along with a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the License may be terminated. \302\267The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. Applicant was also made aware of the Child Advocacy program so she could receive the updated Quarterly reports and other information in a timely manner. ChildCareAdvocatesProgram@dss.ca.gov . Reporting Requirements: Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home. Reporting Requirements: Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department. Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department. No smoking, No Johnny jumpers, No Baby walkers , No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation. Licensees shall reveal each facility license number in all advertisements, publications or announcements with the intent to attract clients. (Page-4) Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 . Infant care : Applicant shall provide Infant care, all Infant items : diapers / wipes/ lotions and milk shall be provided by the parents. Mother's milk shall be labeled and stored appropriately. There is a changing table/ sleeping cribs and play mats for the infants. Applicant shall ensure the infants are supervised at all times during her care. Infant Care: Applicant states that she will care for infants. LPA advised the Applicant to sleep infants where they can always be directly supervised and advised against sleeping infants in a separate room. The Applicant states the following as a supervision plan for infants: The infants will sleep where she will be providing supervision and they shall not be left unattended. LPA provided a copy of the Child Care Provider\342\200\231s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. Online copy can be downloaded at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf Safe to Sleep Campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/materials LPA reviewed with applicant 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 if 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 be too hot or too cold Hard copy and link of Child Care Providers Guide to Safe Sleep provided to licensee on this day: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/Documents/SIDSchildcaresafesleep.pdf (Page-5) LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian LPA advised the applicant how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . LPA reviewed and issued the Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home (LIC 311D) and provided the following forms: All the forms were provided to the Applicant during the Pre-Licensing inspection today. Following forms were discussed and given to the applicant: Distributed and explained the following sample forms packet : Children Records : LIC: 700 Identification And Emergency Information, LIC 995E Caregiver Background Check Process, 995A Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights, 627 Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment, 613A Personal Rights, LIC282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, LIC9150 Parent Notification, Additional Children in Care. Facility Records : LIC9149 Property Owner/Landlord Consent, PUB 394 Notification of Parents Rights, LIC 9040 Facility Roster, LIC6101A Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, LIC 624 Unusual Incident/Injury Report. Staff Records : LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement, LIC 501 Personnel Record, LIC 503 Health Screening/TB, LIC9052 Employee Rights, LIC9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, LIC 9163 Request for LIVESCAN, LIC9188 Criminal Record Exemption Transfer Request, LIC 9182 Criminal Background Clearance Transfer Request, MMR, TDAP, FLU, Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. OTHER INFORMATION AND FORMS PROVIDED: Capacity Handout for a Small Family Child Care Home. LPA explained the age requirements for the enrolled children ensuring that when there are 8 children, at least one child is enrolled in Kindergarten or 6 years old, to be in compliance with Title 22 requirements. LPA reviewed Title 22 Regulation Section 102423 Personal Rights including but not limited to: no intimidation, no humiliation, and no corporal punishment. ( Page-6) Safe Sleep LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant Ms. Ejtehadi, Zahra , 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 Ms. Ejtehadi, Zahraof 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\342\200\231s email address was obtained during this inspection. The applicant was advised that email may be public information. Once licensed, the applicant is required to adhere to the terms and limitations stated on the license. A copy of this report and all other Licensing reports must be made available to the public for 3 years. The facility at the time of Pre-licensing inspection is not in compliance for a (Small Family Child Care Home) with Title 22 Regulations. License shall be issued upon receiving the following corrections within the next 2 weeks. 1) Installation of a child safety gate at the entrance of the family room. 2) Installation of child safety gate on the side of the dining area 3) Install a safety barrier on the open fire place in the living area. 4) Install a safety barrier on the other end of the kitchen. 5) Install child locks on the three cabinets on the second level of the home , in front of the stairway 6) Parent board. Appeal rights were presented and Exit interview was conducted with applicant Ms. Ejtehadi, Zahra