Pre-licensing visit·March 1, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stacy Torrence conducted an announced Pre-licensing inspection of the facility on today's date due to receiving an application on 02/11/2022 requesting a location change. Applicant has requested to relocate her family childcare from 3 Spruce Tree Lane, Irvine to 3852 Hendrix Street, Irvine. LPA met with Marcherie Brooks Bey, applicant. Also present during today\342\200\231s inspection was applicant\342\200\231s two daughters. Currently there are three adult residents and two minor children living in the home. The applicant is requesting a Small family childcare home license. Per applicant, operation hours will be Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and care and supervision shall be provided to children ages 2 months years old to 12 years old (Infant, Preschool and School-Age children). Applicant stated she is not currently registered with any Foster Care agency or holds a foster parent license. Applicant was reminded if changes to notify the licensing office. 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. The facility is a two-story home with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, living room, office, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, garage, front yard (not fenced), and backyard (fenced). The applicant has designed living room, dining room, one bathroom (located downstairs), office, and back yard (play area fenced), as part of the day-care. The applicant has designated two bedrooms(downstairs), one bathroom (downstairs), kitchen, laundry room, front yard, and garage, as the off-limit areas. Applicant has also designated the entire second floor as the off-limit area. The applicant has placed a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs leading to the second floor, ensuring the stairs are inaccessible to children in care. The off-limit bedrooms have locks on the doorknobs, the laundry room is located next to the kitchen, in which, there is a safety gate at the kitchen entrance, making these area inaccessible to children in care. The applicant has placed a safety gate at the hallway entrance leading to one of the off-limit bedrooms. The applicant acknowledged the children may never enter the off-limit areas. Control of property was verified by LPA during today\342\200\231s inspection. The applicant has a cell phone and a landline that will be used for childcare. Continue on next page (1 of 6) The applicant was informed if a cell phone is used for childcare, 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. There is no fireplace in the facility. Cleaning solutions/chemicals, utensils, and sharp knives located in the kitchen, was observed in the off-limited area, in which, there is a safety gate at the kitchen entrance. Poisons/Hazardous items are not stored on site, and none were observed. There are no bodies of water on the premises. 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 applicant stated there are no 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 applicant and expires on 03/05/2022. Applicant completed the 8-hour Preventative Health Practices, Nutrition Course, and Lead Poisoning Preventive Courses with Heart Plus, dated 11/2020. 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 . The following was discussed with applicant: 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. 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. Continue next page (2 of 6) 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. 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 was informed that 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. Applicant was informed that 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. 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 applicant 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). Applicant was informed of Mandated Reporter Training for self and all assistants. At this time, applicant has completed the Mandated Reporter Training. Continue on next page (3 of 6) 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. The applicant was given the department website to download forms, Title 22 regulations, and training online at http://www.ccld.ca.gov . 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. LPA reviewed Title 22 Regulation Section 102423 Personal Rights including but not limited to: no intimidation, no humiliation, and no corporal punishment. 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 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. 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 (4 of 6) 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 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 be 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 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 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 applicant will be notified . An exit interview conducted where the report was reviewed with the applicant. 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. Continue on next page (5 of 6) To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . End of Report