Pre-licensing visit·February 10, 2023

On Friday, February 10, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Sutter met with Applicant Tiandra Blakemore for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection. Applicant was previously licensed under facility #343623429. The Fire Safety Inspection Clearance has been received from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department on February 2, 2023, and the home has been cleared for up to 14 children. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Applicant plans to operate Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside the home. The home is a two story house which includes 2 playrooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, a loft, kitchen, a great room, dining room, garage, and a backyard. Off-limit areas will include: entire upstairs and garage. Applicant understands that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children and out of children\342\200\231s reach. LPAs advised the applicant that if there are ever any poisons at the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. Sharp knives are stored on the kitchen cabinet out of children\342\200\231s reach. Children\342\200\231s medications will upstairs. A functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and 2A10BC fire extinguisher were observed. Applicant stated that there are no weapons in the home. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed stairs barricaded according to regulation. LPAs discussed all required licensing postings. Applicant Tiandra Blakemore has completed the required Preventative Health and Safety course with the Lead Poisoning Prevention training. Current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training was verified and expires 7/17/2024. Applicant\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training expires 12/2024. Large family child care home capacity limitations were reviewed during today's visit. Licensee acknowledges that when there is no assistant present, facility will revert back to the small capacity. Licensee acknowledges that children residing in the home under the age of 10 years shall be included in capacity. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C Applicant was encouraged to maintain supervision at all times. LPAs discussed requirements for staff, adult assistants, and adults living in the home. Type A/B citations and Immediate Civil Penalty regulation deficiencies were reviewed. Applicant understands that if an unusual incident occurs; licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. Applicant understands that children\342\200\231s records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to licensing for up to three years. LPAs explained to applicant that if she relocates and wants to continue to provide care, she must submit a change of location application and have the new home inspected. Applicant understands that if any structural changes are made to the home, licensing must be notified prior to construction. Applicant understands that if she want to make any off-limit area an on-limits area, licensing must be notified and LPA must do an inspection before children are allowed in the area. Applicant understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. LPAs 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. Applicant 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. 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)/ (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 PAGE 2. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant 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. LPAs also informed Director 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. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Tiandra Blakemore. Facility is pending until applicant submits updated LIC279 removing her name from license number 343623429 .