Pre-licensing visit·October 7, 2025

On 10/07/2025 at 8:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Hernandez arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. The licensee was previously licensed as # 336300776 and has applied to relocate the childcare facility to this address. A fire clearance was granted by Coachella Fire Department for a Large FCCH on 09/30/2025 . Present during this inspection was Licensee Laura Hernandez. Per Licensee, hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Licensee states they will provide care for children 3 months to 13 years of age. LPA toured the facility, inside and out with Licensee and the following was observed and/or discussed: This is a single story home consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, laundry room, garage and backyard. The home was inspected for safety, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are kept in the laundry room which is a key locked door. Knives and other sharp utensils are locked in an upper kitchen cabinet with safety latch in place. Areas used by children include: The living room, kitchen, bathroom #1, and backyard. Areas off limits include: All 3 bedrooms, Bathroom #2, Bathroom #3, laundry room, and Garage and both of the side yard of the backyard. Off limit areas are made inaccessible by door locks that require key for entry. The home is clean, neat, and orderly, there are outlet covers throughout the home. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Smoke/carbon monoxide detector was observed, tested by Licensee, and found to be operable. The required (2A-10BC) fire extinguisher was observed mounted by the kitchen wall. LPA reminded Licensee that the fire extinguisher must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, batteries should be replaced. Licensee has completed the required preventative health and safety course which includes nutrition and prevention of lead exposure on 06/03/2023. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires 06/25/2027. Mandated Reporter Training expires 09/17/2027. Licensee has required proof of immunizations on file. Per Licensee, there are not any weapons or firearms in the facility. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. According to the Licensee, the children will use the backyard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA noted that the yard contains toys and other play materials. No hazardous objects were observed in the outdoor area. There are not any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Licensee understands that all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools, 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 products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. The isolation area for a sick child waiting to be picked up will be in the living room area, away from other children. 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. The applicant provided proof of control of property; copy of grant deed. Licensee 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA informed Licensee of their reporting requirements. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200. In addition, a report can be emailed to UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov . Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department. Smoking is not allowed in a home that is licensed as a family day care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed, and/or the License shall be terminated. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction and remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from the home. Licensee states they will provide food for the children. Licensee states they will provide transportation. 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. - 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 - Baby walkers, bouncy seats, and other similar items are prohibited - Car seat law - 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. CHILDREN'S RECORDS REQUIREMENTS: \342\200\242 LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information \342\200\242 LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment \342\200\242 LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance \342\200\242 LIC 9150 Parent Notification Additional Children in Care \342\200\242 LIC 9927 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan \342\200\242 LIC 995A Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights \342\200\242 Immunization Record FACILITY RECORDS: \342\200\242 LIC 624B Unusual Incident/Injury Report \342\200\242 LIC 9040 Child Care Facility Roster \342\200\242 LIC 9052 Employee Rights, \342\200\242 LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse \342\200\242 LIC 9149 Property Owner/Landlord Consent Form \342\200\242 LIC 9151 Property Owner/Landlord Notification Form \342\200\242 Proof of current pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificates \342\200\242 Copy of your deed or lease/rental agreement \342\200\242 Documentation of Fire and Disaster drills \342\200\242 Proof of immunizations against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza \342\200\242 Mandated Reporter certificate \342\200\223 www.mandatedreporterca.com \342\200\223 must be renewed every two (2) years FORMS TO BE POSTED \342\200\242 LIC203 Facility License \342\200\242 PUB394 Notification of Parents Rights Poster \342\200\242 PUB 475 1-844-LET-US-NO \342\200\242 LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan (Recommended) \342\200\242 LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (Recommended) 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) or (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(s) was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 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. On this date, 09/24/2025, 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 platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA will submit a the application for approval once the following is Completed: 1. Remove cabinet from day care area; cabinet is not in good repair. 2. Remove plant with sharp thorns from backyard 3. Store medicine in the laundry room to make inaccessible to children in care. 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. Licensee advised that all corrections are due within 30 days, or the application may be denied. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed with and handed to Licensee Laura Hernandez.