Pre-licensing visit·January 4, 2024

On Thursday, January 4, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tanya Washington met with Applicant Amber Alton for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection. Upon arrival Applicant, her adult son and five minor children were present in the home. All adults residing in the home have obtained the required fingerprint clearances. Applicant plans to operate seven days a week from 6 AM to 6 PM. Applicant owns the home, a copy of control of property was submitted with the application. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside the home. This facility is a single story home which has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, garage and fenced backyard. The off limit areas of the home will consist of garage and three sheds in the backyard. Applicant understands that children may never enter the off-limit areas. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children and out of children’s reach. Sharp knives are stored in an upper kitchen cabinet, out of children's reach. Applicant stated that currently there are no medications in the home. A functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher were observed in the home. Applicant stated that there are no weapons in the home. LPA advised applicant that all poisons must be locked and made inaccessible to children. LPA discussed all required licensing postings and provided a copy of LIC610A and PUB394- Parents' Rights poster. Applicant provided proof of completion of the required Preventative Health and Safety course with the Lead Poisoning Prevention. Applicant is enrolled in EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training on 01/24/2024. Applicant has also completed the required Mandated Reporter training on 11/29/2023. Applicant was encouraged to maintain supervision at all times. 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 LIC624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. LPA discussed Type A/B citations, open door policy, fire drills, children’s personal rights 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. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C 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. Applicant understands that if any structural changes are made to the home, licensing must be notified prior to construction. Applicant understands that if she wants 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 understand that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensees must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D (Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes), children’s 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 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 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. Continued on LIC809C Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. 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. Effective today, 01/04/2024, the facility is issued a provisional license for a maximum of 6 children - no more than three infants or four infants only or 8 children no more than two infants and one child at least age 6 and one child enrolled and attending pre-kindergarten or elementary school. Upon completion of CPR and First Aid training, a regular license will be issued. The provisional license is valid for 90 days, expiring 04/01/2024. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Amber Alton.