Pre-licensing visit·March 23, 2021

On 3/23/2021 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeanette Sanchez and Otsanya Cameron arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Present during this inspection was: Natalja Barrera. LPAs toured the facility, inside and out and the following was observed and/or discussed: Prelicensing handbook and RAST. Normal days and hours of operation are: Sun thru Sat, 5am to 10pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Two garages, hall closet next to kitchen, entire upstairs, gated pool area Mandated Reporter Training 12/14/2019 \342\200\242 Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present and were tested by the applicant during this inspection. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in working order. \342\200\242 All hazardous items inaccessible. \342\200\242 Toxins are made inaccessible at this time, A key-lock will be installed on garage door prior to licensure. \342\200\242 No guns or weapons present as of this date. Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key-locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. \342\200\242 Stairs are not barricaded at this time. LPAs observed there were no barricades installed leading to the second floor. Applicant did have a gate available, but stated additional parts are needed to install properly. \342\200\242 The fireplace is properly screened \342\200\242 Storage of poisons is inaccessible to children. During today's inspection, LPAs observed paint and other poisons in the garage. Applicant will install a key lock on the garage door where toxins are stored. \342\200\242 Verification of control of property on file (viewed grant deed/rental agreement) \342\200\242 Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are posted \342\200\242 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card - expire 11/9/2021 \342\200\242 Health & Safety Certificate with Lead Component - completed on 12/30/2020 Before licensure, the following needs to be corrected/completed: 1. Fence Pool per title 22 regulation. 2. Consider removal of rose bushes that contain thorns in backyard, or fence to make inaccessible. 3. Install barricade for stairs. 4. Consider installing key-locks on both garage doors that contain hazards/toxins to make inaccessible. 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. 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 Natalja Barrera, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. As a REMINDER: when your child(ren) turn 18 years of age, you MUST SUBMIT an updated LIC279, LIC508 and TB Screen and have your child submit for LIVESCAN background clearance. This also applies to any adult PRIOR to them moving into the home or who currently lives in the home. Also, PRIOR to employment of any adult, you must submit the LIC508, TB screening and obtain a background clearance through LIVESCAN. A copy of this report was left with the Applicant and a copy must be made available upon request, to the public, for 3 years. \342\200\242 There is a body of water as of this date. During this inspection, LPAs observed a pool with a mesh gate that has been altered to meet the Title 22 height requirement, However, the gate does not self close or self latch and will need to be replaced prior to licensure. Additionally, the day care area has windows that open to the pool. The pool must be completely fenced per Title 22. 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. \342\200\242 Clean, safe and age appropriate toys \342\200\242 There are no toxic plants observed at this time \342\200\242 The Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov \342\200\242 Issued applicant the following: SIDS information and Shaken Baby Syndrome pamphlet \342\200\223 For more information on SIDS and Safe Sleep Environments, please visit: California Department of Public Health \342\200\223 California SIDS Program: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/pages/default.aspx AAP \342\200\223 Safe Sleep Campaign: http://www.healthychildcare.org/sids/html AAP-Free Training: Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Early Education and Child Care: http://shop.aap.org/Reducing-the-Risk-of-SIDS-in-Early-Education-and-Child-Care And Caring for our Children, Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction: http://cfoc/nrckids/org/standardview/spccol/safe_sleep \342\200\242 Applicant will wait until facility opens to determine IMS needs. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 \342\200\242 Criminal record clearances are required prior to all adults living or working in a Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 per day the person has been present, may be assessed. Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 3/22/21. Indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov - AB2370 \342\200\223 Effective January 1, 2019 \342\200\223 Lead Poisoning \342\200\223 providers are required to provide a lead toxicity prevention handout to parents/guardians of newly enrolled and newly reenrolled children with information on risks and effects of lead poisoning; blood lead testing recommendations and requirements; and options for obtaining blood lead testing, including free and/or discounted testing. There will be a training component of this added to the Preventative Health Training beginning July 1, 2020. - 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 (children\342\200\231s/staff records & posting requirements included) - 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 - 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 - The applicant is urged to visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission webpage at www.cpsc.gov to ensure that equipment purchased for the day care has not been recalled - 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. A civil penalty of $100 per violation will be assessed for noncompliance. Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Please subscribe at www.childcareadvocatesprogram to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account. This website can also be accessed through www.ccld.ca.gov The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766). The following was discussed with the applicant(s): - SB 277 \342\200\223 Immunizations, Personal Beliefs Exemption, effective January 1, 2016 - it eliminates the exemption from existing specified immunization requirements based upon personal beliefs, and only allows an exemption from future immunization requirements deemed appropriate by the State Department of Public Health or a medical professional for medical reasons. - AB290 \342\200\223 Child Nutrition, effective January 1, 2016 - \342\200\223 In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 - each family day care home licensee who provides care, shall have at least one hour of childhood nutrition training as part of the preventive health practices course or courses. - SB792 \342\200\223 Immunization requirements for staff, volunteers, effective September 1, 2016 \342\200\223 In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1597.622 (a)(1)- a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination or they may provide a statement declining the vaccination. If employees/volunteers are receiving the influenza vaccination, they must do so between August 1 and December 1 of each year. - AB2231 (2016) \342\200\223 Increased Civil Penalties, effective July 1, 2017 \342\200\223 For failing to correct a violation the civil penalty is increased to $100 per day for EACH violation until corrected; For failing to correct a repeated violation the civil penalty is increased to $250 immediately assessed , and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected; For an Immediate Risk violation the civil penalty is increased to $500 immediately assess, and $100 per day for EACH violation after that until corrected; For any repeated Immediate Risk violations the civil penalty is increased to $1,000 immediately assess, and $100 per day afterwards for EACH repeated violation until corrected. NOTE: Repeat violations are defined as a violation of a previously cited statutory or regulatory Section and/or subsection within 12 months prior. - AB 1207 \342\200\223 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 \342\200\223 In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8662 \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. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. Existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. New employees shall have 90 days to complete training as required. This training requirement may be directly met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ and are provided in English and Spanish. If no training is made available in a required person\342\200\231s primary language then those persons shall be exempt from this requirement