Pre-licensing visit·January 8, 2025

On January 8, 2025 at 03:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA) Hayley McCarthy and Jesse Gardner arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. The applicant/licensee was previously licensed at Flescher Family Child Care and has applied to relocate the childcare. Present during this inspection was licensee Lauren Flescher. The home is one story with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, with attached garage. LPA's toured the facility, inside and out with Lauren Flescher and the following was observed and/or discussed: · Per Lauren Flescher, off-limit areas include: three bedrooms, one bathroom, and garage. · Normal hours of operation will be: Monday-Sunday 12:00AM-11:59PM · Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested by Licensee during this inspection and were in working order. · The fire extinguisher 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 a high kitchen cabinet. · No guns or weapons are stored in the facility as stated by Lauren Flescher as of this date. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. · The fireplace is not properly screened but licensee will buy a screen on todays date, January 8, 2025. · Clean, safe and age appropriate toys were observed · There are 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. At this time, the pool is not properly fenced in-between an exterior window and door which would allow access to the pool without a fence. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position when not in use. · There were no toxic plants inside or outside the facility observed at this time · The outside activity area consists of: a fenced pool, cemented area, and grassy area · Verification of control of property is maintained by applicant · Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are posted · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card - expire 12/25/25 · Preventive Health and Safety training, including nutrition and lead components have been completed by Lauren Flesher. · Licensee Lauren Flesher, 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 Licensee 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. 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 [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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. 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 reminders were reviewed with licensee during inspection: - Title 22 Reporting Requirements and the Regional Office Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov -Fingerprint transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.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. Before licensure, the following needs to be corrected/completed: 1. Purchase a cover for fireplace. 2. Complete pool fencing. Once all corrections have been verified, the relocation application for a Small Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 6, or 8 with parent notification. Licensee advised that all corrections are due within 30 days or the application may be withdrawn. An Exit interview was conducted and this report was reviewed with Applicant Lauren Flescher.