Pre-licensing visit·June 20, 2023

On Tuesday, June 20 2023, at approximately 3:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Josiah Gathing met with Applicant Zainab Nuristani for the purpose of conducting an announced change of location pre-licensing inspection. During today's inspection, the applicant, applicant\342\200\231s spouse, and minor children were present in the home. All adults living in the home have received criminal record background clearance. Applicant plans to operate Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside of the home. The two story home includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms, kitchen, laundry room, back yard, and garage. Off-limits areas: Master Bedroom/Bathroom, Laundry Room, and Garage. Toxic substances are stored in a locked back yard shed. Kitchen cabinets are locked to prevent children\342\200\231s access to sharp knives or hazardous items. LPA observed multiple functioning smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector, a first aid kit, and a full 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the home. Applicant has a current EMSA certified CPR and First Aid certificate which expires October 24, 2024. Mandated reporter training is not offered in applicant\342\200\231s first language, therefore she is exempt. Applicant stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA discussed open door policy, supervision, fire drills, reporting requirements, and the smoking prohibition with the applicant. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children are no longer in care. Report continues on LIC809-C... Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or late fees will be assessed. Applicant understands that the license is non-transferable, and once licensed, licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. LPA 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitting 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 LPA 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. LPA 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. An exit interview was conducted with Applicant and Covid-19 protocols were discussed. LIC311D, records, postings, and reporting requirements were discussed. LPA discussed personal rights, criminal record clearances, ratios and capacity, and maintaining buildings and grounds. Applicant was encouraged to visit the Department's website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to family child care homes. LPA reviewed this report with the applicant and provided a copy to keep with applicant\342\200\231s records. As of today, June 20, 2023, this facility is approved for a Small Family Child Care Home license for a capacity of 8 children with no more than 3 infants, or 4 infants only. Infants are children under the age of 2.