Pre-licensing visit·March 4, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Katrina Owens met with applicant for a pre licensing inspection. P resent at time of inspection were applicant and her daughter in law. Applicant speaks Ukrainian, her daughter in law interpreted for LPA at time of inspection. LPA toured the home inside and out, and reviewed forms for children's records. Applicant rents the home and has the necessary Landlord notification forms on file. She understands that until a policy is obtained, she must use the affidavit. Applicant has certificates of completion for 15 hours of health and safety training including CPR and First Aid with expiration date of 8/2025. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. 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. 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. LPA has provided the Applicant with the web site to enable access to all updated forms, requirements, and changes. Applicant understands that she needs to notify licensing for any modification inside and out of the home. Off-limit areas include: Laundry Room, Guest bedroom and Garage. Applicant understands that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA reviewed the fire drill requirements. Applicant stated there are no weapons in the home. Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors meet regulation. Hazardous cleaning compounds are inaccessible to children. Sharp utensils and Medications are inaccessible to children. Continued on next page. The backyard is fenced and there are no bodies of water. Applicant understands that 100% supervision is required in any unfenced areas. There is no pool at the home. There are no pets at the home. Planned hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00pm and other hours as arranged. LPA observed proof that applicant have met the requirements of SB 792. LPA observed that applicant has completed the required mandated reporter training (AB 1207) at website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information , see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 Because the applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 [or 12] children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 8 [or 14] children. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regard to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . 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. On this date, 12/28/2023, 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 addresses. 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. 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. Applicant was 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. 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. Effective today 3/4/2024, applicant is license to serve up to either 8 children , two (2) of which must be at least 6 years of age and no more than two (2) may be infants; or 6 children , three (3) of which may be infants; or 4 infants only . Infants are children under the age of 2 years. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Vira Bontey.