Pre-licensing visit·September 13, 2023

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at approximately 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Josiah Gathing met with Applicant Zainab Nazari for the purpose of conducting an announced change of location pre-licensing inspection. All adults living in the home have received criminal record background clearance. Applicant plans to operate Monday - Sunday 24 hours.. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside of the home. The first story of the home includes two living rooms, one bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom, a laundry room, backyard, and a garage. The second story includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Off-limits areas: Backyard, laundry room, garage, and entire upstairs. LPA observed a functioning smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, and first aid kit in the home. LPA observed that the 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the home was not charged. Staircase was blocked by a barrier. Applicant has a current EMSA certified CPR and First Aid certificate which expires May 14, 2024. 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. 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. Report continues on LIC809-C... 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 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’s records. Prior to license approval, applicant must provide the following to LPA: - Proof of a fully charged fire extinguisher, size 2A10BC or larger in the home.