Pre-licensing visit·May 9, 2023

At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Applicant, Samar Abdulhameed, for the purpose of an announced prelicensing change of location inspection. Applicant was previously licensed at facility 343623826. Applicant understands that once licensed, the old facility will be closed and care can no longer take place at that location. Facility operating hours will be from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., 7 days a week. LPA did not observe criminal record clearance for spouse. Licensee was reminded that 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. Applicant guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The single story family home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage, and backyard. Off limits areas will consist of garage, master bedroom/bathroom and the side portion of the backyard. Applicant acknowledges that child care children must not enter these off limits areas of the home, and their own children under 10 years will count toward the childcare ratio when present during operating hours. LPA observed a 2A10-BC fire extinguisher and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Cleaning materials, hazardous items, and medications are all stored inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The off limits side portion of the backyard is in process of repairs. LPA observed trench diggings. Applicant stated that there are no weapons nor poisons in the home. report continued on 809-C. LPA reviewed overnight care regulations and smoking prohibition. Capacity change application process was discussed. TB clearance is needed for spouse. 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. Applicant rents the home and provided proof of control of property via lease agreement. Landlord consent is on file with the department. Applicant has completed the required Preventative Health and Safety course. Applicant's current in person EMSA approved CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires on October, 2024. Applicant was reminded that CPR/First Aid certification shall be renewed every two years. Applicant was reminded that once licensed they shall ensure that children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands that temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. The following corrections are needed prior to licensure: 1. Licensee shall provide proof of TB clearance for all adults residing in the home. 2. All adults residing in the home shall obtain criminal record clearance.