Pre-licensing visit·April 18, 2024

On 04/18/2024 at 8:55 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct a Pre-licensing inspection. Present during this inspection were: Estela Guerrero, Applicant. LPA toured the facility, inside and out and the following was observed and/or discussed: Present were the applicant and their spouse. A census was conducted by the LPA and no children were observed at the facility. Normal days and hours of operation are Monday - Saturday, 6:00 AM \342\200\223 8:00 PM OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Bedrooms 1, 2 and 4, Bathroom 1, Laundry Room, Garage and dog run. \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher (2A:10BC), smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present, are in working order and were tested by the applicant during this inspection. \302\267 The home has a working telephone by landline and cell phone. \302\267 All hazardous items were NOT inaccessible to daycare children at the home. LPA observed the passageway to the daycare room provides children access to the off-limit laundry room, bedrooms 1, 2, bathroom 1 and garage, which were observed to have hazardous and poisonous toxins, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, medications and alcohol. During the inspection the licensee's spouse installed locks and latches on the wall cabinets in the laundry room and restroom 1 doors to make the poisons, toxins and hazardous items inaccessible to children. \302\267 No guns or weapons present as of this today\342\200\231s date. Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. \302\267 This is a single-story home and no stairs were observed. \302\267 The fireplace is properly screened on today\342\200\231s date. \302\267 Storage of poisons were NOT observed to be locked and inaccessible to children in the Laundry Room, Garage and Bedroom #2. \302\267 Verification of control of property on file and verified by grant deed. \302\267 Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan were updated during the inspection. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card - expire on 08/11/2024 \302\267 Health, Safety, Nutrition & Lead Certificate - completed on 03/14/2024 \302\267 Mandated reporter General: 03/12/2024; AB1207 Child Care expires: 03/12/2026 \302\267 Fire clearance approved on 04/04/2024, the garage is not to be used for daycare. \302\267 Applicant understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools and spas, in-ground pools and spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per title 22 regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position when not in use. \302\267 Clean, Safe and age-appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. \302\267 The LPA observed 4 large Calla Lily and Peace Lily potted plants where accessible to children in the indoor and outdoor activity areas. The applicant stated they will move the Calla Lily planters to the front yard. During the inspection the applicant relocated the Peace Lily to an off-limit area which is locked. \302\267 The Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Issued applicant the following: SIDS information and Shaken Baby Syndrome pamphlet. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 LPA Susan Brewer discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant Estella Guerrero 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. Applicant Estella Guerrero, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov for Riverside Regional Office As a REMINDER: when your child(ren) turn 18 years of age, you MUST SUBMIT an updated LIC279 and TB Screen and have your child submit for LIVESCAN background clearance. 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. 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. 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. Additionally, The following was discussed with the applicant(s): - AB 1207 \342\200\223 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 \342\200\223 Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. - Effective January 1, 2017 \342\200\223 Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov - Pre-Licensing Visit Packet provided - Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. - Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months - Responsibilities of being a mandated reporter and renew training every 2 years: - Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov - Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care - Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care - Current facility\342\200\231s phone numbers must be on file with the licensing office at all times - Baby walkers, bouncy seats, exer-saucers and other similar items are prohibited - Once licensed , the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809/LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. v The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Mon. \342\200\223 Fri.at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766). Before licensure, the following needs to be corrected/completed on or before 05/18/2024: 1. Make Calla Lilly plants, inaccessible to daycare children. 2. Provide proof of required postings. 3. Make poisons, toxins and medications inaccessible in Bedroom #1 and Garage Once all corrections have been verified, the application for a Large Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 12, or 14 with parent notification and a qualified assistant present. Applicant advised that all corrections are due within 30 days or the application may be withdrawn. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the applicant on this date. During the exit interview, the Applicant confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Estella Guerrero.