Pre-licensing visit·May 1, 2024

On May 1, 2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Michelle Perez met with applicant Chris & Megan Covey for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Applicant plans to operate Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and out. This facility is a single-story home. The home consists of a front room (play area), kitchen, laundry room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a front and a backyard. The backyard has a fully fenced in-ground pool, with self latching gate, that is 5' in height. The off-limit areas will be: bedroom #2 and bedroom #3 and farthest part of backyard with the fencing as well as side yard (dog run) and pool area. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by closed doors and/or supervision. Toxic and hazardous materials were not present, latches were on the kitchen cabinets and in the bathroom on cabinets. There is no fireplace within the house. LPA observed a working fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm. LPA received EMSA certified certificate for Preventative Health and Safety training, Applicant's pediatric CPR and First Aid training is valid until 01/2026 . Applicant stated that there are no weapons in the home. Supervision was discussed and applicant understands that children must be 100% supervised. Immediate Civil Penalty regulation and deficiencies were reviewed. LPA consulted applicant regarding the following topics; new upcoming regulations, Type A vs. Type B deficiencies, complaints, LPA\342\200\231s right to interview children without parental consent, civil penalties, incidental medical services, placement of detergents, placement of poisons, placement of medicines, announced vs. unannounced inspections, posting requirements, unusual incident reports, On-limits vs. Off-limit areas, licensing file management, fire drills, presence in facility 80% of operating hours, 100% supervision, fingerprint clearances, advertising, mandated reporting and best practices. LPA consulted the applicant regarding personal rights. Applicant understands that corporal, physical and/or unusual forms of punishment is never allowed toward day care children or their own children during day care hours. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing\342\200\231s website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the Applicant can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current regarding new regulations. LPA advised Applicant to sign up for the quarterly updates provided by the Childcare Advocates Program. LPA provided the link https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care-Licensing/subscribe for the Applicant to sign up for the updates. 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. This facility may provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) if needed. 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 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 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. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Applicant was encouraged to visit the department website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, self-assessment guides, regulations and legislation pertaining to family childcare homes . 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 license 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 05/01/2024, licensed for small family child care home. Facility is approved for a small family childcare home license to serve a capacity of 6 children with no more than 3 infants or 4 infants only. Or with a capacity of 8 children: no more than 2 infants, 1 child in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6. Exit interview conducted.