Pre-licensing visit·January 20, 2023

On January 20, 2023, at 8:31 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anastasia Flores arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Present during this inspection were: Angela Cruz, Eduardo Cruz and Darlene Cruz. The home is two stories with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with attached garage. LPA toured the facility, inside and out with Applicant and the following was observed and/or discussed: · Per Applicant, off-limit areas include: all upstairs, laundry room, garage, downstairs bedroom and left side outside yard (dog run). · During today’ visit no hazardous materials were observed by LPA. · Normal hours of operation will be: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. · Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed to be present at the facility and tested by the applicant during this inspection. · There is central heating and air conditioning. · The fire distinguisher is a 2A:10 :B:C , fully charged and met standards established by the State Fire Marshal. · All hazardous items were observed to be inaccessible. Storage of poisons and toxins are inaccessible to children and locked in the garage. Sharp items including kitchen knives, are inaccessible and stored in the top cupboard. Medicines are locked and stored in the upstairs master bathroom. · First Aid Kit is located downstairs closet and contains all required items. · No guns or weapons are stored in the facility as of this date. Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. · Stairs are barricaded · Fireplace is barricaded and made inaccessible to children. · Clean, safe and age appropriate toys were observed. Toddler toys, playground equipment, toddler desk. · LPAs observed a working telephone (licensee's cellphone). · There were no toxic plants inside or outside the facility observed at this time · The outside activity area consists of: trampoline and playground equipment. · There are no bodies of water observed on this date. 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 bodies of water described. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position when not in use. · Verification of control of property is maintained by applicant · Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan will be posted. · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires 4/2024 · Mandated Reporter certificate expires 04/15/2023 · Preventive Health and Safety training, including nutrition and lead components completed 10/28/22 · The applicant, Angela Cruz, confirmed there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. 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 Applicant was reminded 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. 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. The following items were also reviewed with the applicant during inspection: - 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 updating training every 2 years - Personal rights of children in care, including no corporal punishment - Responsibility to know the Title 22 Regulations for anyone providing care and supervision - Capacity and Supervision requirements - Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care - Current facility phone numbers must always be on file with the licensing office - Baby walkers, bouncy seats, exert-saucers and other similar items are prohibited - Car seat law - Smoking is prohibited in the facility while providing child care or transporting children - 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. - Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov -The Applicant can submit fingerprint transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov - Access to forms & Title 22 Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at www.ccld.ca.gov - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, 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 licensee, 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. LPA reviewed with licensee, the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. 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 application for a Small Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 6, or 8 with parent notification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Angela Cruz.